Game night at FedExForum (191 Beale St, Memphis TN 38103) sounds great until you start working out the parking. The Gossett Motors Parking Garage — the five-level structure physically attached to the arena — holds 1,500 spaces, and most of them are pre-sold to season-ticket permit holders for Grizzlies home games. That sends the rest of the crowd into the surface lots along Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue, which fill from their own limited supply, and into the pay-per-spot blocks surrounding Beale Street.
After the final buzzer, Fourth Street backs up in both directions — 16,667 fans moving through the same grid at the same moment — and post-game rideshare pricing reflects exactly that. For someone staying at a downtown hotel, it's manageable. For a group of 22 coming south from Bartlett on I-40, or crossing the state line from Southaven on I-55, it is a genuinely longer night than you planned for.
A Memphis party bus or charter bus rental solves the entire chain. One vehicle picks everyone up — from Germantown, Collierville, wherever the group is starting — drops the group at the official bus and limo zone on Fourth Street, stages nearby during the game, and brings everyone home without anyone hunting for a parking spot or watching a rideshare fare climb after the final buzzer. Below is everything you need to plan it right: the verified drop-off zone, the parking reality if people drive themselves, drive times from the surrounding suburbs, and what shapes a FedExForum bus rental quote so you can request one with all the information ready.
Fill out the form on this site or call 901-203-3181 — pricing for your specific trip, in under a minute.
Why Rent a Party Bus or Charter Bus to FedExForum?
The challenge with driving a group to FedExForum isn't the highway — it's everything that happens after you park. The Gossett Motors Garage is largely spoken for on Grizzlies game nights, which pushes most non-permit parkers into the surface lots a few blocks from the arena, each requiring its own advance planning and its own per-car cost. Someone in the group has to stay sober to drive.
After the game, everyone needs to find the same lot at the same time while 16,000 other fans are moving in the same direction.
One charter bus or party bus rental removes all of it. Your group picks up at a single location — your neighborhood, your hotel, your office — and arrives at FedExForum together. The bus drops at the official zone on Fourth Street and stages nearby during the game.
After the buzzer, the bus is waiting rather than the other way around. There's no per-car parking tab, no designated-driver conversation, and no regrouping outside a garage. That's the case for renting a bus in Memphis for this particular trip — and for groups of 15 or more coming in from the suburbs, it holds up cleanly against every alternative.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at FedExForum
FedExForum's official guidance is specific: 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. Vehicles dropping off or picking up guests are not allowed to sit or park — unattended vehicles will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense. That rule comes straight from the FedExForum parking and directions page and applies regardless of vehicle size or event type.
Your bus pulls to the Fourth Street zone, your group walks off at the east entrance, and the bus moves to a staging position while you're inside — no lingering, no double-parking.
For passengers with accessibility needs, the accessible drop-off is on the north side of the arena via B.B. King Boulevard. ADA parking spaces are available in the Gossett Motors Garage and the Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue marshalling area for guests with valid state-issued disability hang tags or license plates. If anyone in your group will need accessible drop-off or ADA parking, note it in your quote request so the staging plan accounts for it from the start.
Gossett Motors Parking Garage and the Nearby Lots
The Gossett Motors Parking Garage has two entrances, both on Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue between B.B. King Boulevard and Fourth Street. It's five levels and 1,500 spaces, attached directly to the arena — the most convenient self-parking location at FedExForum by a significant margin. The catch: for Grizzlies home games, the garage is sold primarily on a season-permit basis, meaning single-game public availability is limited.
When individual game spots do come available, they're purchased through ParkMobile in advance and priced around $29 per game. Waiting until game day to sort out parking in the garage is a real risk on any sold-out night. For concerts and non-basketball events, the garage runs on a first-come, first-served basis at rates that vary by show.
Immediately surrounding the arena, the Fourth at Beale Parking Lot at 150 S Fourth Street sits at the arena's east side, and multiple surface lots along Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue fill in the blocks south of the arena. Third-party apps often list additional options — Blues McCall Garage, Peabody Place Parking Garage — within a few blocks, sometimes at 15 to 30 percent less than garage-adjacent rates. The walk is longer, and those costs still add up across multiple vehicles.
A single bus eliminates the per-car math: one vehicle, one drop-off on Fourth Street, everyone inside together.
The official bus drop-off is on Fourth Street between Beale and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue — steps from the arena's east entrance. Your group walks straight in from there while the bus stages nearby. Nobody is circling the Gossett Motors Garage, nobody is paying $29 per car, and the bus is right there when you come back out.
Getting to FedExForum: Every Option Compared
Partybusesmemphis.com helps you compare bus quotes — but it also wants to be straight with you about every option. A private bus isn't right for every group. Here's an honest look at how each option performs for a FedExForum game or concert, scored on what actually matters.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Drop-off | Post-game | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one pickup, one drop | Best — Fourth Street east entrance, steps from gates | Staged nearby; no garage hunt or surge fare | 15–56 |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | Flat rate, split by group | Yes — everyone on board | Same Fourth Street zone | Staged; post-game pickup prearranged | 15–50 |
| Minibus (15–35 passengers) | Flat rate, lower than full coach | Yes | Same Fourth Street zone | Easier to stage close on downtown streets | 15–35 |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — multiple vehicles, multiple ETAs | Curbside, but group arrives in waves | Surge pricing; wait times spike after the buzzer | 1–4 per car |
| Self-drive + Gossett Motors Garage | ~$29/car + gas per vehicle | No — caravans split | Walk from garage to east entrance | Post-game gridlock; everyone exits at once | 1–2 cars |
| MATA bus routes 2, 4, or 36 | Low per-person fare | Only if you catch the same bus | Nearest stop a few blocks from arena | Infrequent late service; check schedules | Solo or pairs |
| MATA Trolley (Main Street Line) | Low per-person fare | No | Nearest stop at Beale & Main (~2 blocks) | Suspended since Aug 2024; return timeline pending TDOT approval | Not currently reliable |
For one or two people staying downtown or within walking distance of the arena, a MATA bus or rideshare often makes more sense than renting a bus. The moment your group outgrows two cars — and certainly once you're coordinating people from different suburbs or factoring in who has to drive — the per-car parking cost and the designated-driver problem tip the math toward one bus. That's the group this guide is written for.
Getting to FedExForum from Memphis Suburbs and Nearby Cities
FedExForum sits downtown, which means the approach depends on where your group is coming from. The arena is reachable via I-40 from the north and northeast (Bartlett, the airport corridor), I-55 from the south (Southaven, north Mississippi), and I-240 from Midtown and the eastern suburbs (Germantown, Collierville). Groups coming into downtown from Midtown along Union Avenue roll into the downtown grid a few blocks north of the arena.
Groups coming in off Riverside Drive along the Mississippi waterfront reach B.B. King Boulevard heading east toward the arena's north side. The table below shows off-peak drive times from common origins — budget an extra 10 to 20 minutes on sold-out Grizzlies nights once event traffic backs up on I-240 and the downtown surface streets.
| From… | Approx. distance | Off-peak drive time | Main route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | ~14 miles | 16–20 minutes | I-55 N into downtown Memphis |
| Bartlett, TN | ~13 miles | ~20 minutes | I-40 W into downtown |
| Germantown, TN | ~16 miles | ~25 minutes | I-240 W |
| Collierville, TN | ~28 miles | 35–40 minutes | US-64 W to I-240 W |
| Memphis International Airport (MEM) | ~10 miles | ~15 minutes | I-240 E to downtown |
Those drive times look straightforward — but they stretch on game nights. The I-240 downtown exits slow first, and once the surface streets around Beale Street and Fourth Street fill up, the approach from the east becomes a crawl that keeps going well past tip-off. A Memphis charter bus or party bus rental sidesteps the post-arrival parking scramble: your group gets dropped at Fourth Street and the bus moves on, rather than adding another vehicle to a garage that may already be at capacity when you arrive.
Memphis Airport to FedExForum: Charter Bus Pickup for Out-of-Town Groups
Memphis International Airport (MEM) sits about 10 miles from FedExForum — roughly 15 minutes off-peak via I-240 East toward downtown. For groups flying in for a marquee Grizzlies matchup, a playoff game, or a major concert at FedExForum, a single charter bus collecting everyone at baggage claim and running straight downtown is the cleanest version of arrival-day logistics. Nobody splits into separate rideshares with luggage.
Nobody waits on a different curb. One bus makes one stop, drops at the Fourth Street zone, and the night begins on time. See the Memphis International Airport shuttle guide for terminal-level pickup details if your group is flying in and out on the same trip.
What Size Party Bus or Charter Bus Does Your FedExForum Group Need?
The right vehicle comes down to your headcount and where your group is starting. Partybusesmemphis.com connects you to a range of vehicle types from a large network of bus companies serving Memphis, so you're not locked into one fleet or one size. Here is how the full vehicle lineup maps to a typical FedExForum trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage/gear | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo or Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Modest — bags, light gear | Small corporate groups, VIP outings, suite-level events | Premium leather, tinted windows, USB charging at every seat |
| Party bus (15 to 50 passengers) | 15–50 | Onboard, lighter | Fan groups wanting the rolling pregame, concert groups, birthday trips to FedExForum | Built-in bar area, LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, wraparound perimeter seating |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Overhead bins, modest underfloor | Mid-size groups, corporate shuttles, family groups, greater maneuverability on downtown streets | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Deep undercarriage bays | Large fan groups, out-of-town trips, airport pickups with luggage | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms |
For a Grizzlies fan group of 20 to 30 coming in from one suburb, a 25-passenger party bus or 28-passenger party bus is often the right call — enough room for the group, built-in sound and lighting for the pregame energy, and the right size for downtown Memphis streets without the turning-radius challenges of a full coach. For a larger corporate outing or a group flying in from out of town with luggage, a 56-seat charter bus with undercarriage bays handles the bags cleanly and comfortably. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just note your needs in the quote request so the right vehicle gets assigned.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Rental Prices for FedExForum
Pricing for a FedExForum bus rental in Memphis moves with four variables: vehicle size, total rental hours (including your pregame window and post-game wait), the date, and your pickup origin. A Southaven group running up I-55 is a shorter run than a Collierville group coming in from US-64 West — and a regular-season Tuesday game prices differently than a playoff night or a high-demand concert where the arena sells out. To give you a sense of planning ranges: a minibus runs roughly $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 on weekends; a 25-passenger party bus runs $250–$350 weekday or $275–$375 on weekends; a full 56-seat charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour either way.
Those are planning ranges — the real quote for your specific date, group size, and itinerary is what matters, and the fastest way to get that number is to fill out the form or call 901-203-3181. Visit the Memphis party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown of what shapes the final number.
A Game-Night Example
To give you an idea: a group of 28 fans from Bartlett books a 28-passenger party bus for a Thursday-night Grizzlies home game. Pickup at 5:30 PM from Bartlett, dropped at the Fourth Street entrance by 6:30 PM — 90 minutes before tip-off. The bus stages in the area during the game.
Post-game pickup arranged for 10:15 PM, back in Bartlett by 11:30. A 6-hour rental at that size might come to around $1,650 — split 28 ways, that's under $60 per person, with parking, the designated-driver problem, and the post-game rideshare surge all out of the equation.
Split across 28 people, one party bus often costs less per head than the parking tab plus a rideshare each way. At roughly $29 per car in the Gossett Motors Garage, seven carloads of four would spend over $200 on parking alone — before surge fares home or anyone staying sober to drive.
Leaving FedExForum After the Game: Why the Bus Wins Here
The post-game exit is where the bus earns its keep most decisively at FedExForum. Fourth Street backs up in both directions as thousands of fans reach the exits simultaneously, the surface lots along Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue empty into the same intersections, and Beale Street itself stays crowded with foot traffic well past the final buzzer. Rideshare demand in the immediate arena vicinity spikes the moment the game ends — which is exactly when post-game pricing surges and wait times stretch out.
Groups who counted on a quick Uber home often end up waiting 20 minutes before anything shows up, and paying significantly more than they expected when it does.
With a bus, the post-game calculation is different. Your group sets a pickup window before the game — say, 20 minutes after the final buzzer — the bus is staged nearby and ready when your group walks out, and you're moving while everyone else is still refreshing an app or working their way out of the Gossett Motors Garage. For groups heading back to Southaven or Bartlett, that means 30 minutes on the highway instead of 20 minutes on a corner waiting.
It's a genuinely better end to the night — and the whole point of the Memphis charter bus or party bus rental for this kind of trip.
FedExForum Events: Grizzlies Season, Memphis Tigers, and Concerts
FedExForum runs year-round, and the events that fill it best are also the ones that tighten the parking fastest. The Memphis Grizzlies play 41 home games per season at FedExForum, with the schedule running from October through early April. The biggest matchups — visits from the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors — routinely sell out well before game night, which is when the Gossett Motors Garage and surrounding lots tighten fastest.
Playoff games, when they happen, are the highest-demand nights on the Memphis calendar by a significant margin, and the right vehicle from Partybusesmemphis.com's network should be locked in as soon as your date is confirmed — not after the tickets go on sale and the parking situation is already set.
The University of Memphis Tigers men's basketball team shares FedExForum throughout their season, adding college game nights to the downtown parking equation from November through March. On the concert side, fall 2026 brings a strong run of touring acts to the arena: Bryson Tiller on October 6, Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick on October 10, and the Cash Money Records and No Limit Records Tour on October 24. For the current lineup, visit fedexforum.com for the updated events calendar.
Concert nights on Beale Street bring the same parking math as a sold-out Grizzlies game — and often worse street congestion, because Beale itself fills up at the same time as the arena. For any concert where the venue sells out, a Memphis concert party bus rental that locks in your Fourth Street drop-off ahead of time is the cleanest version of the night.
What to Know Before You Go to FedExForum
Clear bag policy. FedExForum enforces a strict clear bag policy year-round, per the official arena policies page. One clear bag per person, made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC, no larger than 6 inches by 8 inches by 2 inches.
Alternatively, a single one-quart clear plastic storage bag (standard Ziploc size) is permitted. Wallets are allowed if they're no larger than 5×3.5 inches. All-over prints that block the view of the bag's contents are not allowed; metal or chain straps are prohibited.
Medically necessary bags and diaper bags (child must be present) are admitted through the Grand Lobby with prior screening. Have your bag sorted before your bus reaches Fourth Street — the security line moves faster when nobody is sent back to the vehicle.
Mobile tickets only. FedExForum strongly recommends loading tickets into a digital wallet rather than saving screenshots. Screenshots frequently don't scan.
Have your ticket in the app before the bus reaches the drop-off zone.
Arrive before the lots fill. The Gossett Motors Garage runs first-come on non-basketball events, and even for games requiring pre-purchased parking, the surrounding surface lots near capacity earlier than most first-timers expect. If your bus drops at 6:00 PM for a 7:30 tip-off, there's time for a walk up Beale Street before gates open.
If you're arriving an hour before tip-off, the area is already in full event mode.
FedExForum address and phone: 191 Beale Street, Memphis TN 38103; (901) 205-1535. Guest Services inside the arena can help coordinate if anyone in your group gets separated after entry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Bus to FedExForum
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at FedExForum?
The official drop-off for buses, limos, taxis, and shuttle vehicles is on Fourth Street between Beale Street and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue, at the east end of the arena. Vehicles are not permitted to sit or park in the drop-off zone — the bus pulls up, your group walks off, and the vehicle moves on. Accessible drop-off is on the north side of the arena via B.B. King Boulevard.
Both of these details are confirmed on the FedExForum parking and directions page.
Where does the bus park while my group is inside FedExForum?
FedExForum's official site does not publish a dedicated motorcoach staging lot. In practice, buses stage on available surface streets and nearby lots in the surrounding blocks while passengers are at the event. When you request a quote through Partybusesmemphis.com, the staging plan for your specific date gets sorted as part of the booking details — no guessing at drop-off time.
How much does parking cost at FedExForum?
The Gossett Motors Parking Garage runs approximately $29 per event for single-game Grizzlies parking when individual spots are available — but the garage is primarily sold on a season-permit basis, so availability for individual game nights is limited. Surface lots in the surrounding blocks vary from roughly $12 to $22 depending on proximity and lot. Concert and event rates vary by show.
For current availability and pricing, the official FedExForum parking page is the right starting point.
How much does a party bus or charter bus to FedExForum cost?
Pricing moves with vehicle size, total rental hours, the date, and your pickup origin. As a planning range: a minibus runs $200–$275 per hour; a 25-passenger party bus runs $250–$375 per hour; a full 56-seat charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour. Fill out the quote form or call 901-203-3181 and you can have pricing for your specific trip in under a minute.
Can a party bus drop off at FedExForum for a concert?
Yes. The same Fourth Street drop-off zone between Beale and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue applies for concerts as for basketball games — it's the official venue drop-off for all guest arrivals by bus, limo, taxi, and shuttle regardless of what's happening inside. The no-sitting-or-parking rule is in effect the same way.
For sold-out concerts on Beale Street, the surrounding blocks fill faster than on a mid-week Grizzlies game, which makes the pre-arranged drop-off even more useful.
How far is FedExForum from Memphis suburbs?
Southaven, MS is about 14 miles and 16–20 minutes via I-55 North. Bartlett is about 13 miles and roughly 20 minutes via I-40 West. Germantown is about 16 miles and roughly 25 minutes via I-240 West.
Collierville is the farthest common suburban origin, around 28 miles and 35–40 minutes on US-64 West to I-240 West. Those are off-peak times — add 10 to 20 minutes on sold-out event nights once the surface streets downtown fill up.
How far is FedExForum from Memphis International Airport?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is about 10 miles from FedExForum and roughly 15 minutes off-peak. For groups flying in, a single charter bus pickup at baggage claim brings everyone directly to the Fourth Street drop-off rather than splitting across multiple rideshares at the terminal. The Memphis airport shuttle guide covers terminal-level pickup details for groups coordinating arrival-day logistics.
Is the MATA Trolley running to FedExForum?
As of 2026, the MATA Trolley has been suspended since August 2024 following a Tennessee Department of Transportation investigation into braking issues. A return has been discussed for fall 2026, but TDOT compliance requirements remained outstanding as of early 2026. MATA bus routes 2, 4, and 36 continue to serve the downtown area near FedExForum — but for a group traveling to a game or concert, the bus routes function as a solo-traveler option rather than group transportation.
Check MATA's official service alerts for the latest trolley status before your trip.
How far in advance should I book a bus to FedExForum?
For a regular-season Grizzlies game or mid-week concert, two to four weeks of lead time is generally workable. For playoff games — which can sell out within hours of announcement — and for the fall concert season when multiple high-demand shows land in the same weeks, book as soon as your date is confirmed. The right-size vehicle goes to the first group that locks it in.
Call 901-203-3181 the moment your date is set and you'll have the best shot at the vehicle you want.
What is FedExForum's clear bag policy?
FedExForum requires all bags to be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 6 inches by 8 inches by 2 inches. One quart-sized clear zip-lock bag is also permitted, along with a wallet no larger than 5×3.5 inches. One clear bag per person — all-over prints that block the view of contents are not allowed, and metal or chain straps are prohibited.
Medically necessary items and diaper bags (child must be present) are handled through the Grand Lobby. Full details are on the official FedExForum arena policies page.
Are ADA-accessible buses available for FedExForum trips?
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network. Note your accessibility needs in the quote request so the right vehicle is assigned. At the arena, accessible drop-off is on the north side via B.B. King Boulevard, and ADA parking spaces are designated in the Gossett Motors Garage and the Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue marshalling area for guests with valid state-issued disability tags or plates.
Rent a Bus to FedExForum and Make It Simple
Whether it's a Grizzlies home game, a Memphis Tigers showdown, a playoff run, or a sold-out concert night on Beale Street, Partybusesmemphis.com makes it easy to compare party buses, charter buses, and minibus rentals from a large network of bus companies serving Memphis — no account required, no obligation, and pricing in under 30 seconds. Fill out one quick form or call 901-203-3181, and you'll have vehicle options and price ranges for your specific group, date, and pickup location right away.
The bus drops your group at Fourth Street, stages nearby during the game, and has everyone home without a parking tab or a post-game rideshare line. That's the whole trade — and it's a simple one. Call 901-203-3181 any time to get your quote, or use the online form for instant results.
For other Memphis group transportation needs, the Memphis sporting event transportation page covers the full range of group trips across the city. Also heading to a Redbirds game or a Tigers football Saturday? The guides for AutoZone Park and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium cover those drop-offs and parking specifics separately.
