Transportation

Driving

To get to Vanderbilt from the airport or out of town, see the driving directions.

Airport Transportation

In Shuttle

(615) 255-3519
Reservations are required (there is no airport desk). The services operate roughly from 4 a.m. to midnight (but they will wait longer if your flight is delayed coming in).

Taxi

Taxi fare to the Vanderbilt area is approximately $25-$30 one way. There is a taxi stand at the airport. However, it is not easy to hail a taxi on the streets in Nashville, so making a reservation to return to the airport is advised.
Nashville Taxis:
Allied Cab (615) 333-3333
Checker Cab (615) 256-7000

City Buses of the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)

(615) 862-5950
City bus (MTA) Route 18 (Elm Hill Pike/Airport) goes from the airport to Music City Central downtown and runs roughly once per hour. Routes 3, 5, and 7 service the Vanderbilt area. Schedules are available at the Airport Welcome Center on the baggage claim level and on the MTA website.