We caught the trolley right in front of our hotel and took it down main street to the Civil Rights Museum at the Historic South Main ArtsDistrict. It's $2 to ride the trolley for the day, until 10 pm. The trolley takes dollar bills & gave us a ticket good for the day. The conductor was very helpful and informative, he got us off at the right stop and pointed us in the direction of the museum. read more

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Hooray for public transit even if the Memphis trolley doesn't go to the airport. It still manages to make its way along Main Street and past highlights of downtown including the convention center, the Blues Hall of Fame, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Fire Museum and the Shelby County Courthouse. Powered by overhead lines, there are currently 14 stops on the trolley and it runs all of two miles from Central Station to the North End. The fare is certainly cheap enough - $1 per ride or $2 for a day pass. Note that trolley drivers do not make change. And no, I'm not going to review every station on the line like I did for Boston https://www.yelp.com/collection/x7SzKBNR0-KMcdx25mXSFw, Charlotte https://www.yelp.com/collection/HPr54TmCPySOUTOSgzOvZA, Washington https://www.yelp.com/collection/udAU7oShCA3nrfham-fbRQ and London https://www.yelp.com/collection/g89brC_fny_sBrlNurxy4g. [Review 19851 overall - 403 in Tennessee - 824 of 2023.] read more

What a fun time shooting across Memphis to go to the Bass Pro Shop. $1 one way. $3.50 for a day pass. Currently, masks are required and should be worn over your nose and mouth. Our operator was a hoot! Super friendly and funny. read more

Main Street Trolley - Traveling with the best driver ever. - Transportation Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

You can pay $1.00 a ride or $3.50 for all day and ride The main street trolley, the riverfront trolley, and the Madison Street trolley. It also includes riding buses all day. I rode the trolley for a fun thing to do and for sightseeing and it's a fun and cheap way to get around the city. read more

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The trouble with Trolls... is that they're just so... for lack of a better word... Troll-ey. Super cute little trolley that runs up and down Main Street in Memphis to some of the coolest little areas. You can get it from next to the Civil Rights Museum and it will take you by some great chicken and soul food places and some awesome desserts, so really this trolley is an excellent addition to the lovely little town of Memphis. read more

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I always take out of town guests for a ride on the trolley. The loop route is the best way to go as you get a great view of the river and the city. I'm a lover of mass transit (in particular trolley, light rail and subway), so I consider the trolley one of Memphis' gems. I'd love for them to expand it so that it goes through Overton Square and through or near Cooper Young. Now that'd be great! read more

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The microphone/speaker didn't work. I was hoping for more information from the driver.

Your kids will absolutely love riding the vintage trolley line around downtown Memphis, and so will you. There are a few different lines- the Main Street trolley line that runs from the Pinch District to Central Station on South Main, the Madison Avenue line, and the Riverfront Loop. If you want some great views of the Mississippi River, hop on the Loop. The Main Street trolley line offers sightings of Court Square, The Orpheum, the National Civil Rights Museum, South Main Arts District and more. Grab a window seat, open up the window for some fresh air and enjoy the leisurely ride through downtown Memphis. It's a nice break from the fast pace most of us keep, and the whole family will enjoy it. read more

Main Street Trolley - Transportation Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Main Street Trolley is quaint and fun transport to take in and get around downtown Memphis. It has several stops and takes you to the different landmarks within the downtown area, such as Beale St.Peabody, Hotel, and Convention Center. The Riverside Loop takes visitors to the TN welcome center, the river walk, and museum. At $1 per person, it isn't a bad deal. The trolley is old and antiquated so expect it to have delays due to breakdown at times. We had to change trolley half way through the ride since the one we were in stopped running and needed to be repaired. It was not a problem with us though since we were not in a hurry and were playing tourist for the day :) The inside of the trolley is made out of wood with seats that does not have any upholstery which adds to its charm. The feel of the trolley remind me of bygone era when trains were the primary mode of transport to get from point A to point B. The driver was okay but didn't really said much. The seats were conveniently heated but the one where we initially sat at was way too warm - the boiler (?) must have been located directly underneath that seat. The warmth was a welcome change from the cold weather outside. Schedule-wise, I am not sure as we didn't really look into it. We just hopped on the trolley at one of its many stops while browsing around the area. read more

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What is not to like about the Main Street Trolley? It is a relaxing and cheap way to entertain the kids when you are visiting Memphis. Current fares are $1.00 per ride or $2.00 for an all day pass. Do it. read more

The Main Street trolley is a great asset to downtown Memphis. It has 35 stops along various areas downtown and the trolleys are vintage, authentic cars. I love to take the kids for trolley rides. They like to give the drive their coins and pick their seats by the windows. We usually pick it up on the Riverfront Loop and park at the Spaghetti Warehouse and ride it to Civic Central Plaza and play in the water in the summer. We like the River Front route because it has great views of the Mississippi River. They also have a Madison Ave route that takes you to Midtown and medical facilities. It runs every 10-12 minutes depending on the day and be sure to have change, it's easier if you have correct change. It's $1.00 per ride or $3.50 for a say pass. If you plan to get on and off them you need to pay for each ride. It's definitely a Memphis treasure and a fun way to spend an hour or two. read more

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We hopped on the trolley to fulfill the wishes of our 6-year-old and had no idea why we hadn't been using it during our whole trip. Everything was clean and relaxing. The driver was excellent! He was friendly, helpful and so interesting to talk to! read more

Main Street Trolley - Transportation Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Short Trolly ride is convenient if you need a quicker rode downtown or around part of the city. It's faster and a lot more safer. If you like to ride alternative transportation, it's worth your time. read more

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Seems like the services have been suspended. Fingers crossed that it will return. Living downtown is a fun experience and riding the trolley is an extra part of that. Whenever I'm out working out, I would pass these cool trolleys all over main. Hope to see them again. read more

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As an out of town visitor to the city let me highly recommend the Main Street Trolley to all visitors. I've visited the area before and simply walked around the main areas around Beale and Main street. Not any more! The trolley is a way cooler experience and you can get to so many places from Beale to the Riverwalk to South Main! I purchased a day pass and just hoped on and off as much as I wanted. Certainly adds something extra to your city visit. Pros: Easy to purchase an all day pass - and cheap (just get on a trolley and you buy it from the conductor which is not what it indicates on the MATA website). Quick service - you're never standing at a trolley stop for too long. Runs late....until 10 to 11pm depending on the night. Ensures a safe ride to the bars or restaurant so you only have to cab back one way if you are staying in the area. Goes by many residential places so I'm sure the locals love it. Conductors I had were all VERY friendly and helpful Cons: You need exact change when you are purchasing your day pass and cash only read more

Very clean, super friendly drivers, limited route unless you choose the right bus...and they are buses. Don't think you are gonna get on a trolley car. I know it says "Main Street" but there is also a more expanded bus that will take you down by the river and over near the farmers market (seaonal), a couple blocks from the Ghost brewery and the Arcaide Cafe. Don't think it will drop you off at Beale Street. Best thing to do is to ask the driver. But for $1 you can get on the bus and take a short ride. Let the driver give you some idea of the layout of this part of the city and get your bearings for future outings on foot or by Uber. read more

At a buck a ride, you can't go wrong with trolley if you are visiting Memphis. There are also passes available. Entrances are either in the middle or the front of the car. Don't expect the bullet train with the trolley....it chugs along, similar to the SFO cable car up hill. They are old - handicapped access is a ramp that the driver has to mount on the car. Be patient. Although there were designated trolley stops, drivers ocassionally made stops in between those designated stops. The Riverfront Loop route is a good intro to the town. The drivers were pretty good with my endless questions. Remember to check the schedule! With Beale Street a hopping, it is quick to forget that the last trolley is at 11:30pm on weekdays! Yelp 31 Reviews Challenge #13/31 read more

Can't believe this is only a dollar. A great way to get a quick glimpse of the city (the whole downtown loop takes about 20 minutes) and meet some locals and tourists. Easy to get on and off, and the loop's only a couple of blocks away, so if you miss your stop, it's easy to walk over to it from the next one or from the other side of the loop. And so many great things along the route--downtown, Beale Street, the riverfront park, Gus's Fried Chicken, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Peabody, AutoZone Baseball Park, etc. Plus the trolleys are vintage wooden ones (or sure look it) that are very cool. Really fun to ride. read more

At a buck a ride, the trolley is a great way to show tourists downtown Memphis without breaking the bank. Just hop on, ride and look as long as you want, and hop back off wherever you like. People are usually pretty friendly too -- I've encountered self-appointed tour guides more than once, which can be pretty fun. The only downsides are the noise (though being from Chicago, I should be used to the racket!), and that those cars get hot as heck during the summer. Bring your sunglasses, be prepared to rubber-neck, and enjoy! read more

What a great way to see the riverfront and Main Street! It costs $1 per person per trip, you can also purchase day passes. The driver was really friendly and helpful. We waited for a car that said "riverfront loop" and hopped on at a stop on main street. It took us all the way around, which was lovely. You board in the middle of the trolley car, and the machine to pay is right there. Exact change only, it does not give change. read more

Stopped by here for dinner and a study session. The server was very attentive and answered any questions I had with the menu. Even showed me the table that was close to an outlet for my laptop. I ordered a burger with mushroom, bacon, and jalapeños. Everything came out fast and was so delicious. I'll be back. read more

The trolley is a very clean & safe way to travel. And get up close intimate views of the downtown area. When they are working of course. Being that my Grand Mother lives on Main St. When I am in the mid-south I just so happen to use the trolley quite a bit. It's also nice to ride and get pictures of things that you never seen before. read more

This is my favorite thing to do whenever we visit Memphis. And it's a historic experience. It is a short ride but, it will give you a little flavor of downtown Memphis. And for $1 it can be a fun memory souvenir. read more

A haiku review: Nice touch for the town Not that useful, take the "loop" The tourists like it read more

The Trolley should be a focal point in tourism for downtown Memphis. I have visited several cities and rode the public transportation and Memphis is bad. It would be nice if the attendant was more of a guide showing and highlighting the stops and tell you about the areas. However, my experience this past weekend was not good. Neither attendant was friendly and said nothing and moved at a snail's a pace. Terrible customer service and I had a guest with me so this was not a WELCOME TO MEMPHIS moment at all and it so easily could have been the highlight of our downtown trip. Step it up Memphis!!!! Easy fix to make some tourists and home people smile. read more

Main Street trolley is taking different routes because of Memphis in May a slight nuisance but still okay. The trolley buses are extremely clean uncomfortable with ice cold air conditioner running, a good thing does not take you along the river side route, but it should hopefully it'll return during the festival.great downtown attraction for visitors and Memphis as well. read more

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Super awesome ride on these trolleys! A dollar per ride or they have $3.5 daily pass. You can enjoy the scenery and Southern hospitality. They come every 5-10 minute. I recommend to get on the riverview line and enjoy the view of the Mississippi river on the ride. The only complain is that a lot of famous restaurants are located a bit outside of the trolley range. All the sight-see spots are covered by the trolley (except the Memphis zoo and Graceland). read more

Coming from Chicago, home to the infamous "EL" the Main Street Trolley is a breath of fresh air. The amazing thing about the trolley is you can admire and appreciate it without even having been inside of it. Any lover of all things vintage can take comfort in trolleys riding down the cobble stone (and not so cobblestone) roads of Memphis amongst all the Mercedes Benz and Mini Coopers. A very wise local's first advice to us as new Memphians was to get on the trolley and ride it to the end. We did this right before it got hotter than blazes and it was one of the cheapest things we've ever done that provided such wonderful entertainment. It is so freaking cheap to ride this thing I feel like I am ripping off the city of Memphis. It's a dollar a ride, but if you happen to ride during lunch hours (11:30am till 3pm I believe) it only costs 50 cents. Un-freaking-believable! I would definitely advise anyone visiting the Memphis area- and even locals who haven't done it in a while- to take the trolley voyage in full and just take in the wonderful Memphis sites. There's something therapeutic about riding through the streets at 15 mph with the wind in your face. read more

Main Street Trolley - Transportation Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We stayed downtown and took it to end of the line for Arcade, Ernestine and Hazel's and the Civil Rights Museum. Well worth the $1 (or $.50 on our way back) to ride on this piece of history. Do it just to say you have. read more

We have ridden this line several times to show out of town visitors downtown. It has been a pleasant experience every time. The drivers are friendly, and the trolleys are well kept. We would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Memphis or to locals who just don't want to mess with the hassle of parking or driving in downtown. read more

Hey ! Welcome to Memphis, Look at our clean trolleys , available to take you around the center of town. we have a great sign telling you the costs, where the trolely takes you , connecting information , points of interest. etc. Wait , that would be too cool , lets ditch those signs and let tourist figure this out for themselves. We saw a sign that said trolley comes every 20 mins, so we waited. The trolley pulls up, we hop on. How do you pay ? how much ? where does it go ? We ask the driver, who mumbles some unintelligible info with the friendliness of Satan. we finally realize that its a dollar and a dollar back or every time you switch trains. go to use my credit card, cash only foolio. Only the machine does not give change nor does the driver make change so if you got a twenty on you , your trolley ride is $20 dollars. we , along with another potential customer jumped off. we made change at the ice cream shop. cam back , jumped on another trolley, she drive 3 blocks and said , ok this is the end of the route, we jumped off after a 2 minute ride on the trolley. the second one was empty too. haha waste of time and $$. the trolley was clean , and gets one star for that and the second driver was nicer . she gets a star, the rest of the trolley sucks. read more

The trolley is a fun, quaint and generally convenient way to get from North to South Main. The a dollar a ride, you can't beat the price. It does not, however, follow any semblance of a schedule. Not even close. So if you really really need to get somewhere, plan alternate transport. The loop is a great way to see the river and my daughter thought riding the "train" was beyond cool. read more

Well, crap. As of today, all Memphis trolley service has been suspended. Having two trolleys catch fire within a year or so can have that effect. But dang. read more

While visiting Memphis my grandpa thought it was a great idea to ride the trolley around so we can view the Mississippi River. We all agreed because there is a stop right in front of the Marriott hotel that we were staying in. The trolley is only $1 to ride and it seems the work on the honor system. The bus driver merely turns around to assure that everyone puts a dollar into the feeder that is located at the entrance/ exit. It was about 65 degrees out and it was comfortable with the windows down. We road around until we reached Beale Street but the driver gave us a free verbal tour of the area. On the way back we sat up front again and being that the temperature had dropped about 10 degrees the heat was on and the widows up. read more

Trolley drivers can be rude at times. System would be great if the drivers and administration treated riders with respect.

Don't even try if you are handicapped. Almost every lift was conveniently broken when we rode it. Some ended up back where we started. Waste of money. read more