Memphis is the birthplace of the blues and the home of one of the NBA's most devoted fan bases — and on any given Grizzlies game night, the six-block radius around FedExForum shows exactly what that means in practice. The Gossett Motors Parking Garage attached to the arena runs most of its 1,500 spaces on a season-pass basis for Grizzlies and Tigers games, leaving walk-up availability scarce and first-come, first-served for everything else. The nearby surface lots fill two hours before tip-off.
The Beale Street Entertainment District foot traffic fuses with the post-game crowd on every block between Third Street and B.B. King Boulevard. That's the downtown Memphis environment a FedExForum charter bus or party bus rental is designed to skip entirely — your group arrives at the curb, walks straight in, and doesn't deal with any of it on the way out either.
This guide answers every practical question a first-timer needs before renting a bus to FedExForum: exactly where buses drop off and where the group meets after the game, how the attached parking garage works and why it matters less when you've booked a bus, how approaching roads behave on busy game nights, what the clear-bag policy says to the letter, and what the event calendar looks like across the Grizzlies season, the Memphis Tigers schedule, and the concert calendar. For the broader picture of group transportation to Memphis sporting events, the Memphis sporting event transportation page covers every venue across the metro.
Why Rent a Party Bus or Charter Bus to FedExForum?
The simplest argument for a FedExForum charter bus rental is the parking situation. The Gossett Motors Parking Garage is the closest structure to the arena — but on Grizzlies and Tigers game nights, the vast majority of its spaces sell on a season-pass basis. Single-game spots are limited and disappear early.
Independent surface lots within three or four blocks of the arena range from $10 to $20 on event nights, and they're gone before the first-quarter buzzer. Then add the post-game Beale Street congestion, the post-game rideshare demand spike, and the reality that 16,000-plus fans are trying to get somewhere at the same moment — and one bus starts looking like the obvious call.
A Memphis party bus, charter bus, or minibus rental takes all of that off the table. Your group rides together from the pickup point, the bus drops everyone at the published Fourth Street drop-off zone at the east end of the arena, and a post-game pickup window is set in advance so the bus is staged and ready when the game ends — no hunting for a parking spot you pre-purchased, no waiting on a surge-priced rideshare app at 10:45 p.m. Split the cost of a 40-passenger charter bus across the group, and the per-head number routinely beats individual parking passes plus post-game rideshare fares combined.
Call 901-203-3181 or use the Partybusmemphis.net online quote tool to compare vehicles and pricing for your date in under 30 seconds.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at FedExForum
FedExForum publishes its drop-off location directly: guest, limo, taxi, and express shuttle bus drop-off is located at the east end of the arena on Fourth Street, between Beale Street and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue. That's the curbside zone where your bus pulls in, the group steps off, and everyone walks straight to the arena entrance — no long approach from a remote lot, no navigating through the Beale Street foot traffic. Vehicles cannot remain parked in the drop-off zone — unattended buses face ticketing and towing — so timing matters: your bus drops the group at the curb, moves off to stage in the surrounding blocks, and returns for the agreed post-game pickup.
The official FedExForum drop-off zone is at the east end of the arena on Fourth Street, between Beale Street and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue. This is the venue's own published zone for guests, taxis, limos, and shuttle buses. Buses cannot remain parked — arrange your post-game pickup window before the game starts, confirm a meeting spot with your group before they go through the gate, and the post-game logistics take care of themselves.
Parking at FedExForum: The Gossett Motors Garage and the Downtown Lot Picture
The Gossett Motors Parking Garage (195 Doctor MLK Jr Avenue, Memphis, TN) is FedExForum's attached five-level, 1,500-space structure — the closest parking to the court, with two entrances both on Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue between B.B. King Boulevard and Fourth Street, per the official FedExForum parking and directions page. For Grizzlies and Memphis Tigers basketball games, the garage operates primarily on a season-pass basis, leaving single-game availability limited and first-come, first-served for other events at rates set by event type.
The broader downtown parking inventory within four blocks of the arena is a mix of independent surface lots, nearby garages, and on-street metered spaces — all of which compete heavily on game nights. On-street meters in the Beale Street Entertainment District are enforced for evening hours at elevated rates; when a Grizzlies home game and Beale Street nightlife overlap (which is most game nights given the arena's address), every lot close enough to walk fills before tip-off. A bus drops your group at the Fourth Street curb and removes parking from the equation entirely.
Check the official parking page for current lot options and any advance-purchase details before your event.
Every Way to Get to FedExForum: Options Compared
Memphis isn't a transit-heavy city, and FedExForum's downtown address puts it in a neighborhood where driving and parking create real friction on busy event nights. Here's an honest look at the options for a group of any size:
| Option | Cost shape | Group arrives together? | Drop-off point | Post-game ease | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Best — Fourth Street east end, steps from the entrance | Staged pickup, no surge wait, pre-agreed window | 15–56 people |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — multiple cars, staggered ETAs | Curbside on Fourth Street (same zone, no wait guarantee) | Poor — surge pricing spikes hard after the final buzzer | 1–4 per car |
| Self-drive and park | Parking fee (varies) + gas per car | No — caravans split up at lot entrances | Varies by lot; requires a walk | Poor — lot exit queues run 30–45 min after sellouts | 1–2 cars at most |
| Memphis trolley | $1 per ride or $2 day pass | Only if everyone fits a single car | Dr. MLK Jr. Ave / Main St stop, ~2 blocks from arena | OK for small groups on the route; unpredictable post-game | 1–4 people, on-route only |
For one or two people staying at a hotel two blocks from the arena, the trolley or a single rideshare is often the right call — there's no reason to book a bus for a pair. But the moment your party grows past the size of two cars, the coordination cost tips toward one bus: different arrival times, scattered parking, the post-game lot-exit queue, and the surge-pricing lottery all hit simultaneously. The bus is the only option that picks your entire group up at one door and deposits everyone at another with no transfers and no headcount lost in the Beale Street crowd.
Getting to FedExForum by Charter Bus: Memphis Roads on Game Night
FedExForum is accessible from I-40, I-55, and Midtown I-240 — the three main interstate corridors into downtown Memphis. Groups coming from the eastern suburbs (Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova) typically take I-240 west into downtown and exit near Third Street, heading south toward Beale. Groups arriving from Arkansas cross the Mississippi on either the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge on I-40 or the Hernando DeSoto Bridge on I-55, both feeding into the downtown grid within four blocks of the arena.
Groups from the northern suburbs take I-55 south into the city center.
On sellout nights, the downtown exits from I-40 and I-55 back up noticeably in the 60 to 90 minutes before tip-off. The surface street grid around Second, Third, and Fourth Streets absorbs a surge of vehicles and foot traffic at once, and Beale Street nightlife amplifies the congestion well before the opening whistle. After the game, lot-exit queues at nearby garages can run 30 to 45 minutes on packed nights while arena foot traffic and entertainment district crowds both move through the same four-block radius.
A private bus navigates that grid once — drops the group and moves off to stage — then returns on a predetermined route for the pickup while everyone else is still waiting for their parking-lot lane to move.
Post-Game Pickup: Getting Out of Downtown After the Final Buzzer
Post-game at FedExForum is where the planning investment pays off. When 16,000-plus fans exit at the final horn, Fourth Street fills within minutes and rideshare demand in downtown Memphis spikes immediately — surge pricing on post-game ride requests is a predictable cost on any big Grizzlies home game, and post-game wait times climb fast when everyone hits the app at the same moment. With a private charter bus or party bus, you set a post-game pickup window in advance — the bus is staged nearby and the group has an agreed spot and time, not an app estimate that keeps updating.
The bus pulls to the Fourth Street zone, loads the group, and takes the cleared route toward the interstate while the lot-exit queue is still crawling three blocks away.
FedExForum Charter Bus Rental from Memphis International Airport
For out-of-town groups flying in for a Grizzlies game, a Tigers matchup, or a major FedExForum concert, the airport-to-arena run is one of the shortest in the NBA. Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) (2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116) sits roughly 10 miles southeast of downtown Memphis — about 15 minutes off-peak — making it a clean single-bus pickup from baggage claim to the Fourth Street drop-off. No rideshare scramble with luggage, no group-chat chaos at different terminal exits, no one left standing on a curb because their car showed up at the wrong door.
The practical sequence: your group assembles at baggage claim, your coordinator confirms the bus is en route, and it pulls curbside at the terminal. From there it's a direct ride downtown with no transfers. If part of your group is staying near the arena — the Westin Memphis Beale Street is 0.1 miles from FedExForum, the Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street is 0.2 miles, and the Peabody Hotel sits three blocks north — the bus can do the airport pickup and a hotel stop before delivering everyone to Fourth Street for tip-off.
For the full MEM arrival logistics, the Memphis airport transportation guide covers terminal pickup and ground-transportation details. The Memphis airport shuttle page shows vehicle options for groups of every headcount coming into MEM.
What Size Bus Fits Your FedExForum Group?
Partybusmemphis.net connects you to a large network of bus companies serving Memphis, so your group isn't capped at one fleet size or one vehicle type. Here's how the full vehicle lineup maps to a typical FedExForum trip:
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage and gear | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Modest — bags and personal items | Small groups, VIP arrivals, birthday outings | Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows |
| Party bus (20–50 passengers) | 20–50 | Onboard, lighter loads | Fan groups who want the ride to feel like the event | Color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, perimeter seating |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Overhead bins plus underfloor storage | Mid-size groups, corporate outings, family groups | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, better maneuverability on tight downtown streets |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Deep undercarriage bays | Large fan groups, corporate events, convention attendees | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage luggage bays |
For most FedExForum groups, the minibus and charter bus are the workhorses. A 15–35 passenger minibus handles the downtown street grid cleanly — the blocks around Third, Fourth, and Beale are tight for a 45-foot coach, and the minibus stages more easily in the surrounding blocks during the game. For groups of 40 or more, a full-size charter bus gives you the undercarriage bays and the onboard restroom that matter on a night that might run past 10:30 p.m.
For fan groups who want the ride from pickup to tip-off to feel like the beginning of the event, a 25-passenger party bus bridges the gap — LED lighting, premium sound, and enough room for a group to arrive already fired up. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; note it in your quote request at least 48 hours before departure.
FedExForum Party Bus Rental Prices: What Shapes the Quote
Partybusmemphis.net shows charter bus and party bus pricing in under 30 seconds — no account required, no obligation. The quote for a Memphis FedExForum run is shaped by a few clear variables:
- Vehicle size — a 56-seat charter bus and a 20-passenger party bus quote at different rates.
- Total hours — the time the vehicle is dedicated to your group, covering pre-game travel, the post-game wait, and the ride home.
- Date and demand — a nationally televised Grizzlies game or a sold-out concert tour generates more competition for vehicles than a mid-week regular-season Tuesday.
- Mileage and origin — a hotel four blocks from FedExForum and a group coming in from MEM Airport are different runs with different quotes.
To give you a sense of planning ranges: a 15–35 passenger minibus typically runs $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends. A 40–56 passenger charter bus runs approximately $200–$350 per hour on both weekdays and weekends. Those are planning estimates — your actual quote moves with the specific date, vehicle availability, and how many hours you need.
Fill out the quick online form or call 901-203-3181 and pricing for your group comes back in about a minute. The Memphis party bus prices page has more detail on what shapes the final number.
Once the cost is split across the group, the per-head math usually lands well. A 40-person fan group booking a charter bus for five hours — pickup, Fourth Street drop, the wait during a Grizzlies game, and the post-game return — comes to roughly $1,000–$1,750 total at charter bus rates, or about $25–$44 per person. That's often less than what each individual would have paid in downtown event parking plus surge-priced rideshare both ways — and no one in the group has to be the designated driver.
A Game-Night Example
To make the math concrete: a 35-person Grizzlies fan group books a 40-passenger party bus for a nationally televised home game. Pickup at 5:45 p.m. from the Peabody Hotel, three blocks north of the arena. The bus drops the group at the Fourth Street east-end zone by 6:00 p.m. — 90 minutes before tip-off.
Post-game pickup arranged for 10:30 p.m. at the same spot; the group has a meeting point before anyone splits to their seats. A four-to-five-hour block at party bus rates, split 35 ways, often comes out in the same ballpark as — or cheaper than — individual parking plus two rideshares per person. The difference is the group is together on the way out, not scattered across three different parts of downtown searching for cars at the same moment.
FedExForum Event Calendar: Grizzlies, Tigers and Concerts
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA). The Grizzlies play 41 home games at FedExForum each regular season, running from late October through early April. For 2026–27, home games begin in late October with games against multiple Western Conference opponents in the opening weeks — check the official Memphis Grizzlies page for current home game dates and tip-off times.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at FedExForum is one of the most attended home games on the schedule each January. If the Grizzlies reach the postseason, playoff home games surface on short notice and vehicle availability across the Memphis network compresses quickly — the earlier you're in contact with Partybusmemphis.net, the better your options for those dates.
Memphis Tigers Men's Basketball (NCAA). The University of Memphis Tigers share FedExForum with the Grizzlies, playing their full home schedule there from November through early March. American Athletic Conference home play runs from late December through early March.
For alumni groups, student groups, or fan buses coming in from Germantown or Collierville for a Tigers home game, a Memphis minibus rental handles the downtown street grid cleanly — the narrow blocks near Third and Fourth require a smaller vehicle than a full coach, and the minibus stages more easily during the game. Current Tigers home dates are on the official University of Memphis Athletics schedule.
Concerts and major events. FedExForum's concert configuration accommodates more than 18,000 people, making it the largest indoor venue in Memphis for touring artists. The fall window — October through December — tends to be the arena's busiest for concert traffic, with major tours, hip-hop events, and faith-based tours all passing through on the national circuit.
For groups attending a FedExForum concert, the transportation picture mirrors a game night: post-show rideshare demand spikes immediately after the last song and Beale Street foot traffic is fully active, so a Memphis concert bus rental with a pre-arranged pickup is the cleaner call. The official FedExForum events page has the current calendar and confirmed show dates.
One consistent booking note: FedExForum's biggest dates — sellout Grizzlies matchups, major concert tours, and Tigers rivalry games — compress vehicle availability across the Memphis network. For a typical mid-season game, two to three weeks of lead time is usually workable. For a nationally televised game, a sold-out show, or any date where the arena is full, book as soon as your event is on the calendar.
Waiting until the week of a big game almost always means fewer vehicle options and less competitive quotes.
Know Before You Go: FedExForum Arena Policies for Group Visitors
A few things every group should sort out before the bus drops at Fourth Street, sourced directly from the arena's published guidelines on the FedExForum Know Before You Go page and arena policies page:
Clear bag policy — strictly enforced. Only clear bags made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC measuring no larger than 6×8×2 inches are permitted inside FedExForum. Guests may also bring a wallet up to 5×3.5 inches or one quart-size clear plastic storage bag.
Every bag goes through X-ray screening at the entrance. Bags with any all-over print that blocks the view of contents are prohibited; metal or chain straps are not allowed. Brief your group on this before the bus drops at the curb — anyone who shows up with a backpack, a tinted tote, or an oversized bag will not get through the gate.
No re-entry. FedExForum maintains a strict no re-entry policy. Once your group is inside, everyone stays inside for the duration of the event.
Set a clear post-game meeting spot and confirm the pickup time with your group before anyone goes through the gate — retrieving something from the bus after entry is not an option.
Cashless arena. FedExForum is fully cashless at all concession points. Credit cards and contactless payment are accepted throughout.
Bring a card, not cash, for anything inside.
Mobile ticketing. Download tickets to your digital wallet before the bus drops at Fourth Street. The arena recommends having tickets up with screen brightness high before reaching security — a slow-loading phone at the gate backs up the whole group.
Sort it out on the ride over.
Prohibited items. Outside food and beverages of any kind are not permitted inside FedExForum. Weapons, recording devices with camera lenses larger than 3 inches, fireworks, and selfie sticks are also banned.
Review the full list on the official arena policies page well before your event so the group isn't surprised at the gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly does a charter bus or party bus drop off at FedExForum?
The official drop-off zone, published by FedExForum directly, is at the east end of the arena on Fourth Street, between Beale Street and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue. This is the venue's designated zone for guests, taxis, limos, and shuttle buses. Vehicles cannot remain parked there — the bus drops the group and moves off to stage nearby until the agreed post-game pickup window.
Confirm your post-game meeting spot before anyone goes through the gate.
Is there charter bus parking at FedExForum?
The Gossett Motors Parking Garage (195 Doctor MLK Jr Avenue) is FedExForum's attached five-level, 1,500-space structure with entrances on Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue between B.B. King Boulevard and Fourth Street. On Grizzlies and Tigers game nights, most garage spaces are reserved for season-pass holders, leaving single-game availability thin. Charter buses staging during a game typically use the surrounding downtown blocks while the group is inside the arena.
For the most current lot options and any advance-purchase details for your event date, the official FedExForum parking and directions page is the right starting point.
How far is Memphis International Airport from FedExForum?
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is roughly 10 miles southeast of FedExForum at 191 Beale Street — about 15 minutes off-peak, longer on busy event days when downtown exits back up. It is one of the shorter airport-to-arena distances in the league. A single charter bus collects the full group at baggage claim and runs directly to the Fourth Street drop-off, with no rideshare scramble for an out-of-town group navigating downtown Memphis for the first time.
See the Memphis airport transportation guide for full arrival logistics.
What vehicle fits a group of 25 to 35 people heading to a Grizzlies game?
A 15–35 passenger minibus is the most practical fit for that headcount — comfortable seating, better maneuverability on the tight blocks around Third and Fourth Streets, and easier staging near the Fourth Street drop-off during the game. If the group wants the full game-night energy from pickup to tip-off, a 28-passenger party bus handles that size with LED lighting and a Bluetooth sound system. Compare both through the Partybusmemphis.net quote tool in under 30 seconds.
When should I book a party bus or charter bus to FedExForum?
As early as your date is confirmed. For a regular mid-week Grizzlies game, two to three weeks of lead time is generally workable. For a nationally televised game, a sellout night, or a major concert tour, vehicle availability in the Memphis network compresses fast.
The earlier you call 901-203-3181, the better your options and the more competitive the quote.
What is FedExForum's bag policy?
Only clear bags (plastic, vinyl, or PVC) measuring no larger than 6×8×2 inches are allowed — along with wallets up to 5×3.5 inches or a one quart-size clear plastic storage bag. All bags go through X-ray screening at entry. Bags with any all-over print that blocks the view of contents are prohibited, and metal or chain straps are not allowed.
Full details are on the official Know Before You Go page — brief your group before the bus drops at the curb.
Can the bus wait during the game and pick the group up afterward?
Yes. The vehicle is booked as a block of hours, so it stages nearby during the game and returns to the Fourth Street zone for the agreed pickup window. Set that window in advance — post-game pickup works cleanly when there's a specific time and meeting spot confirmed before the group disperses to their seats, not when everyone is texting from different arena exits after the final horn.
Does FedExForum have public transit options?
The Memphis Area Transit Authority operates the Main Street Trolley, with a stop near the Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue and Main Street intersection, roughly two blocks from the arena. Rides cost $1 each or $2 for a day pass. That works well for one or two people who live along the route.
For a group of 20 trying to leave together at a specific time after the game — when the trolley platforms fill and post-game timing is unpredictable — a private bus is the only option that keeps everyone together from one door to another with no transfers and no headcount attrition at a crowded platform stop.
What is FedExForum's address and phone number?
FedExForum is located at 191 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103. The guest relations line is 901-205-1535 if anyone in your group needs assistance on the day of the event.
Book Your FedExForum Charter Bus or Party Bus Today
Whether your group is heading to a Memphis Grizzlies home game that ends near midnight, a University of Memphis Tigers rivalry matchup, or a sold-out FedExForum concert, the bus logistics for this arena are straightforward once you've worked through the plan. The Fourth Street east-end drop-off is published by the venue itself, the post-game pickup is arranged before the group goes through the gate, and one bus handles the entire group without anyone watching a surge-pricing screen after the final buzzer.
Partybusmemphis.net connects you to a large network of bus companies serving Memphis — charter buses, party buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and Sprinter limos — with instant pricing available in under 30 seconds, no account required. Compare vehicles and quotes for your group size and date, or call 901-203-3181 any time for a free quote built around your exact itinerary. Also planning a Redbirds game or another downtown Memphis stop on the same trip?
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