Transportation
A-State currently maintains shuttle options for international students, including an airport shuttle between Memphis International Airport and campus, as well as a shopping shuttle to help students get around for essential needs and daily life in Jonesboro. Specific schedules are updated each semester on the university's official system.
Getting around A-State is now organized more clearly through a shuttle model
A-State has now moved to a model that updates shuttle schedules directly on the International Student Shuttle page. This is better for students because you can see the exact operating days and registration links for each enrollment term or period of the year.
Airport shuttle from Memphis International Airport
The nearest airport to A-State is Memphis International Airport (MEM). International Student Services currently provides a complimentary shuttle from this airport to campus on selected days before the orientation period, and there is also a shuttle at the beginning/end of each semester listed on the Student Shuttle page.
For new students
- The university now schedules airport pickup by enrollment term.
- For example, the shuttle page currently has a dedicated block for new students arriving for Summer 2026, with pickup from MEM on May 15, 16, and 17, and pickup confirmed after pre-arrival closes.
- For new students, the airport shuttle is closely tied to the arrival & orientation timeline.
For current, returning, or graduating students
- The shuttle page also has a dedicated block for current students, such as an airport shuttle for Summer Break.
- Rather than contacting the office manually as in older content, it's now better to go directly to the shuttle registration link for each student group and term.
- If the schedule is not yet open or unclear, students should ask the office directly via the email address published by the university.
If you're flying outside the university's shuttle days, please arrange an alternative on your own
A-State now makes clear that if you arrive outside the days with a complimentary shuttle, you will need to arrange your own transportation to campus. Some options listed by the university include Greyhound bus (which reaches Jonesboro but does not go onto campus), taxi, Uber, or contacting the office to ask whether a community partner might be able to help if that feels appropriate for you.
Shopping shuttle replaces the old fixed schedule
The previous content on this page used a fixed schedule based on the Fall/Spring/Summer seasons. However, A-State has now moved to a Shopping Shuttle – Jonesboro and Memphis Shuttle – International Farmer's Market model, with operating schedules and registration links located directly on the Student Shuttle page.
Shopping Shuttle – Jonesboro
This shuttle helps students handle errands and shopping needs around Jonesboro. Rather than listing fixed stops/times that can quickly become outdated, the new page should direct readers to the official registration link to see the current schedule.
Memphis Shuttle – International Farmer's Market
In addition to the shuttle within Jonesboro, A-State now also offers a Memphis Shuttle route serving the International Farmer's Market, showing that transportation options for international students are more varied than before.
Other transportation information international students should know
The Information for International Students page now also includes a Driver's License & Travel Documents section, helping students understand the basic steps for getting a driver's license in Arkansas or preparing travel documents while studying.
Driver's license in Arkansas
- A-State now provides guidance for international students getting a driver's license in the state of Arkansas.
- This is for students who are already settled in Jonesboro and need independent transportation long-term.
Travel documents
- Once studying in the US, keeping your travel documents valid is just as important as choosing your mode of transportation.
- If you plan to enter or leave the US, or travel internationally while studying, you should confirm details with International Student Services before your trip.
Frequently asked questions about transportation
What is the nearest airport to A-State?
Does A-State have an airport shuttle?
Is the shopping shuttle schedule still fixed like the old content?
What if I arrive outside of the shuttle days?
Where should I check for the latest shuttle schedule?
Would you like clearer guidance on the airport shuttle and getting around when you first arrive at A-State?
Contact the Vietnam Office of Arkansas State University for further support with your arrival schedule, pre-arrival, orientation, and choosing the transportation option that best fits your journey.
This page was translated from Vietnamese and is being reviewed by our admissions team.
Updated August 22, 2026