Nashville Unscripted · Nashville Airport
Nashville airport Uber pickup, Lyft, taxis, hotel shuttles and the WeGo bus all leave from one place, and it isn’t the arrivals curb. Here’s exactly where to go after baggage claim.
The short answer: at Nashville International Airport (BNA), rideshare, taxis, hotel shuttles, limos and the WeGo bus all pick up at the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2. Go down one level from baggage claim, exit the terminal toward Ground Transportation, and follow the signs for your ride.
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- Collect your bags on the Arrivals Level (Level 2).
- Take the escalator or elevator down to Level 1, the ground level.
- Exit the terminal on Level 1 and turn right. Follow the sidewalk and covered walkway to Terminal Garage 2. The GTC is on its ground floor.
- Follow the signs for your ride: Ride App Pickup for Uber and Lyft, Taxis/Limo, hotel shuttles, or the WeGo bus.
⚠ The Most Common Mistake
Don’t wait for Uber or Lyft on the arrivals curb or at departures. App pickups happen only inside the GTC: Lyft in Zone A, Uber in Zones B and C, and KreweCar in Zone D. If you’re standing outside the terminal on Level 2, you’re in the wrong place.
Every Ground Transportation Option at BNA
Getting Picked Up by a Friend? Use the Free Cell Lot
Terminal Lot A, the old short-term lot, closed July 1, 2026 for construction. In the terminal garages, the first 30 minutes are free, but staying longer jumps to $18 and then the $36 daily maximum.
💡 The Smart Way to Pick Someone Up
Wait at the free Cell Waiting Lot at 1415 Murfreesboro Pike. It’s fenced and monitored, with live flight screens. BNA estimates about 15 minutes from landing to the curb without bags and about 30 minutes with bags, so leave the cell lot when your passenger texts that they have their luggage.
BNA Ground Transportation Quick Reference
| Option | Cost to Downtown | Where to Go |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / Lyft | Live app fare (surges) | GTC, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2, Ride App zones |
| Taxi | $30 flat (+$2 per extra passenger) | GTC, Taxis/Limo signs |
| Hotel shuttle | Often free | GTC |
| WeGo Route 18 | About $2 | GTC |
| Rental car | Varies | Level 1 counters, then cars in Terminal Garage 1 |
| Friend pickup | Free while waiting | Cell Lot, 1415 Murfreesboro Pike |
Construction Note
BNA is mid-construction on its Central Core and a new rental car facility and parking garage. Walking routes inside the terminal can shift, so follow posted signs and BNA staff over any older map, including this one. See our BNA construction guide for details.
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Last updated October 2026. Pickup zones, fares and walking routes at BNA can change during construction. Confirm current details at flynashville.com and in your ride app before you travel. This post contains affiliate links.