EXPLORE
MEMPHIS!
RIDE MATA TO POPULAR
MEMPHIS DESTINATIONS
Learn more online at matatransit.com
or call 901.274.MATA(6282)
updated April 2021
The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is the public transportation
provider for the Memphis area. As one of the largest transit operators in
t
he state of Tennessee, MATA transports customers in the City of Memphis
and parts of Shelby County on xed-route buses, paratransit vehicles
and vintage rail trolleys. For information regarding specific bus routes and
trolley lines, visit matatransit.com and click on Maps and Schedules.
MATA BUS FARES
$1.00
$1.00
$0.50
$1.00
Adult Base
Student Base*
with Disabilities* Seniors/Individuals
TROLLEY LINE FARES
Trolley Base Fare
Reduced Trolley Fare
$0.50
Note: Current fares are reduced due to COVID-19 and subject to change.
*Students in grades K-12, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities
must have a valid MATA ID card to receive the reduced price.
FASTPASSES
FastPasses can be purchased at any of the three MATA Transit Centers
in several day increments. Please note that daily FastPasses can be
purchased f
rom operators while on board.
Daily FastPass $2.00
For more information about FastPasses, visit matatransit.com, click on
Fares, and then FastPasses.
Note:
To use MATAplus paratransit service, customers must rst receive
certication to ride. To complete an application, call 901.322.4080 or TTY
(901.523.2817) from 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Once approved, customers
will receive information on how to make reservations, fares, etc.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Before traveling to your destination, visit matatransit.com for bus
and trolley schedules, or plan your trip using the MATA Trip Planner
that is located on the front page of the website. Transit
schedules are also available at the three MATA Transit Centers. To
help you plan or navigate your trip while in transit, please call MATA
Customer Service at 274.MATA (6282).
GET THERE EARLY
Please arrive at your bus or trolley stop at least 10 minutes early, and
stay visible by the curb as the MATA vehicle approaches.
HAVE YOUR FARE READY
Please have the exact fare ready to deposit into the fare box.
FastPasses are available to avoid the hassle of cash fares and to
help you save money on multiple rides. FastPasses can be
purchased at any of the three MATA Transit Centers in one-day or
seven-day increments. Only one-day FastPasses can be purchased
from operators while on board, and new passes will need to be
activated the first time they are used and scanned for every ride
after the first time.
GO901 MOBILE APP
Customers who download the GO901 app to their smartphone (available
in the Google Play and Apple Stores) can purchase standard fare
tickets, all day passes, check account balances and more. Once tickets
are purchased via the GO901 mobile app, customers will receive a code
directly on their smartphone that can be scanned at the entrance to
every bus or trolley. For more information, visit go901transit.com (the
customer portal that supports the GO901 mobile app) or call
901.274.MATA (6282).
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Passengers are asked to wear a mask or face covering on board
MATA vehicles and at the Transit Centers to help stop the spread of
COVID-19. In addition, social distancing is being enforced on board
vehicles and at the Transit Centers.
EXITING
To request a stop, pull the cord above your seat or by a window.
After exiting, step
on the curb side of the bus or Trolley. Do not cross
in front of it unless it is stopped at a red light.
ABOUT MATAHOW TO RIDE MATA
Plan your bus or Trolley trip now using the MATA Trip Planner at matatransit.com.
We can take you to some of the most popular city attractions including the following:
LOCATION
B.B. King Blvd. @ Union Ave.
N. Front St. @ Shadyac Ave.
Beale Street @ Main Street
Riverside Dr. @ Beale Street
North Hollywood@ Broad
Poplar Ave. @ Kenilworth Pl.
Young St. @ Blythe St.
Elvis Presley @ Colonial Oak Ln.
B.B. King Blvd. @ MLK Ave.
Vance St. @ Hernando
Poplar Ave. @ Kenilworth Pl.
Young St. @ East Parkway
Young St. @ East Parkway
Park Ave. @ Cherry Rd.
North Main St. @ Poplar Ave.
B.B. King Blvd. @ MLK Ave.
Airways Blvd @ Jim McGhee Pkwy.
Poplar Ave. @ Kenilworth Pl.
Front St. @ Adams Ave.
Butler St. @ Main Street
Poplar Ave. @ Kenilworth Pl.
Union Ave. @ Cooper St.
Central Ave. @ Lafayette St.
Union Ave. @ Cooper St.
Main Street @ G.E. Patterson Ave.
North Pkwy @ Seventh St.
McLemore @ College St.
Union Ave. @ Marshall Ave.
Central Ave. @ Hollywood St.
Beale St. @ Main Street
Second St or B.B. King Blvd. @ Union Ave
Riverside Dr. @ Beale St.
Adams Ave. @ N. Orleans St.
MATA ROUTES
Bus Routes 1,4,12,13,34,39,57
Riverfront Trolley Bus
Main Street Trolley (Rail)
Riverfront Trolley Bus
Bus Route 32
Bus Route 50
Bus Route 2
Bus Route 42
Bus Routes 4,12,13,34,39,57
Bus Routes 4,34
Bus Route 50
Bus Routes 2,32,34
Bus Routes 2,32
Bus Routes 2, 57
Main Street Trolley (Rail)
Bus Routes 4,12,13,34,39,57
Bus
Route 28
Bus Route 50
Riverfront Trolley Bus
Main Street Trolley (Rail)
Bus Route 50
Bus Route 1
Bus Route 34
Bus Routes 1,2
Main Street Trolley (Rail)
Bus Routes 19,52,53
Bus Routes 4, 57
Bus Route 1
Bus Routes 32,34
Main Street Trolley (Rail)
Bus Routes 1,4,12,13,34,39,57
Riverfront Trolley Bus
Bus Route 2
DESTINATION
AutoZone Park/ Redbirds Stadium
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
Beale Street
Beale Street Landing
Broad Avenue Arts District
Brooks Museum
Cooper Young Entertainment District
Elvis Presley’s Graceland
FedEx Forum
I Am A Man Plaza
Levitt Shell
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Tiger Lane
Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis Convention Center
Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum
Memphis International Airport
Memphis Zoo
Mud Island River Park
National Civil Rights Museum
Bike Arch/Overton Park Conservancy
Overton Square Entertainment District
Pink Palace Museum
Playhouse on the Square
South Main Arts District
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Soulsville/Stax Museum
Sun Studio
The Children’s Museum of Memphis
The Orpheum Theatre
The Peabody Hotel
Tom Lee Park
Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum
EXPLORE MEMPHIS
WITH MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
American Way Transit Center
3921 American Way
Monday-Friday: 7 am-5 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Airways Transit Center
3033 Airways Boulevard
Monday-Friday: 8 am-12 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
William Hudson Transit Center
444 North Main Street
Monday-Friday: 7 am-5pm
Saturday: 8 am-4 pm
Sunday: Closed
TRANSLOC RIDER
Arrival times are predicted for both bus and trolley
service through
TransLoc. You can download the TransLoc rider app by visiting the
App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). For more information about
TransLoc, visit transloc.com.
WE HAVE ANSWERS
Call Customer Service: 274.MATA (6282)
The MATA Call Center can provide information at your convenience.
Call center agents are available to help you plan or navigate your
public transit trip.
MATA CALL CENTER HOURS
Monday-Friday: 6 am-6 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
Holiday hours vary
VISIT US ONLINE: MATATRANSIT.COM
You can review or download maps and schedules of all bus routes and
trolley lines, review the Riders Guide, and much more by visiting
matatransit.com. Plus, the Trip Planner located on the home page
allows you to plan your trip conveniently. It is tied to Google Maps.
TRANSIT CENTERS
Customer Service Representatives at the MATA Transit Centers are
available to sell transit passes and answer questions about bus routes,
trolley lines and more.
CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER HOURS
