Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Nashville International Airport
Rideshare pickup at BNA is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at BNA
UUber Pickup Zone
Lower Level (Arrivals) — designated 'TNC/Rideshare' curb zone directly outside baggage claim at Terminals A and B.
LLyft Pickup Zone
Same Lower Level TNC curb zone as Uber.
In the app
Select 'BNA Nashville' in the app; specify Terminal A or B; pickup is at the Lower Level Arrivals curb of your terminal.
How to find the rideshare zone
Exit baggage claim to the Lower Level (Arrivals) curb and follow 'TNC / Rideshare' signs to the designated pickup lane; both Terminal A and Terminal B have their own TNC areas directly outside baggage claim.
Cell Phone Lot
The Cell Phone Lot is on Murfreesboro Pike near the terminal access road — follow airport signs; 3–4 min drive to the Arrivals curb. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at BNA
When surge peaks: Surge peaks during CMA Fest (June), bachelorette party peak season (spring/summer weekends), Titans home game nights, and New Year's Eve; Nashville's bachelorette tourism means weekend surges are nearly year-round.
Wait tip
Nashville events cause massive surge pricing — Grand Ole Opry, CMA Fest (June), NFL Titans games, and New Year's Eve on Broadway; waiting 15–30 min post-event can cut fares substantially.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at BNA including rental cars and public transit, see the BNA Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for BNA
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →