High Point Market Transportation Guide: Airport Transfers, Chauffeur Service & Travel Tips
The High Point Market draws 75,000+ attendees from over 100 countries twice a year — and getting around during Market week requires a plan. Here's everything you need to know about ground transportation before you arrive.
The High Point Furniture Market is the largest home furnishings trade show in the world. Held twice a year in High Point, North Carolina — every spring and fall — it draws buyers, designers, vendors, and executives from across the globe to a city that transforms completely for the duration of Market week. Hotels fill up. Roads get congested. Parking becomes a significant challenge. And the distances between showrooms, hotels, and dining destinations add up quickly across a full week of appointments.
Black Tie Transportation has been serving Market attendees since our founding in High Point in 1989 — started specifically to meet the transportation needs of the furniture industry. This guide is built from 35+ years of Market experience. Here's what you need to know.
Airport Transportation to High Point Market
Most Market attendees arrive by air. High Point sits conveniently between three major North Carolina airports — each with its own advantages depending on where you're flying from.
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) — Closest Option
GSO in Greensboro is approximately 20 miles from High Point — the closest major commercial airport to the Market campus. For attendees flying on domestic routes, GSO is the most convenient arrival point. The drive to downtown High Point or major showroom areas takes approximately 20–30 minutes under normal conditions — though during peak Market days, traffic in and around High Point can extend that significantly. Black Tie Transportation providesairport transportation from GSO to High Point Market for buyers, vendors, and executives arriving in Greensboro.
Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) — Most Flight Options
For international attendees or those flying from cities without direct GSO service, Charlotte Douglas is the most connected option. CLT is approximately 75 miles from High Point — about 75 to 90 minutes by car. As a major American Airlines hub, CLT offers direct flights from more US cities and international connections that GSO cannot match. For attendees arriving through Charlotte, Black Tie Transportation provides Charlotte Douglas Airport transportation to High Point.
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) — Triangle Connections
RDU is approximately 65 miles from High Point. It's a viable option for attendees with direct routes from the Triangle area or those combining Market attendance with business in Raleigh or Durham. Travelers arriving through Raleigh can schedule RDU airport transportation to High Point Market.
Pro Tip — Book Airport Transportation Early
During Market week, demand for professional car service between airports and High Point is extremely high. Black Tie Transportation recommends booking your airport transfers at least 2–3 weeks before Market opens. Last-minute availability is limited — particularly for early morning arrivals and late-night departures at the end of Market week.
Getting Around During Market Week
Transportation within High Point during Market week is one of the most underestimated logistical challenges attendees face — particularly first-timers. Here's what the reality looks like:
The Parking Problem
High Point's showroom campus spans millions of square feet across multiple buildings and districts. During Market, the city's parking infrastructure is overwhelmed. Street parking disappears quickly, lot prices surge, and the time spent finding, securing, and walking from parking to showrooms adds up to hours over the course of a week. Many experienced Market attendees choose not to drive during the week and instead rely on professional transportation.
Hotel to Showroom Service
Many Market attendees stay in hotels across the Triad — in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and surrounding communities — because High Point's limited hotel inventory fills up quickly and at premium rates. Black Tie Transportation provides coordinated High Point Market transportation servicesthroughout Market week, picking up clients at their hotel and delivering them directly to their first appointment of the day. No parking, no navigation stress, no wasted time.
Showroom to Showroom
For buyers and designers with packed appointment schedules across multiple showroom buildings, having a dedicated vehicle and chauffeur waiting between appointments is a genuine productivity advantage. Rather than walking or waiting for shared transportation between showrooms, your vehicle is ready the moment you step outside.
Corporate & VIP Transportation
For vendors hosting buyers or executives visiting High Point for showroom events, Black Tie Transportation provides discreet, professional executive car service — picking up clients at the airport, delivering them to the showroom, and managing all transportation logistics throughout their visit. Corporate accounts are available for companies attending multiple Market seasons.
What to Expect from Black Tie Transportation During Market Week
Airport transfers from GSO, CLT, and RDU — with real-time flight tracking so your driver is always there when you land, regardless of delays.
Hotel to showroom runs — coordinated daily pickup from your hotel to your first appointment of the day.
Dedicated vehicle and chauffeur — available by the hour or day for attendees who need consistent transportation throughout Market week.
Group transportation — our Executive Passenger Van accommodates up to 14 passengers, ideal for buying teams or corporate groups traveling together between hotels and showrooms.
Corporate billing — corporate accounts with consolidated invoicing are available for companies attending Market regularly.
Planning Ahead — Our Recommendations
Book early. Market week is the highest-demand period of the year for professional transportation in the Triad. We recommend contacting our reservation team at least 3–4 weeks before Market opens to confirm availability and lock in your schedule.
Share your full itinerary. The more our team knows about your schedule — arrival and departure times, showroom appointments, hotel location — the better we can coordinate your transportation plan for the week.
Consider a daily vehicle. For buyers with full schedules across multiple days, booking a dedicated vehicle and chauffeur for the full duration of your Market stay eliminates the need to coordinate individual trips and gives you maximum scheduling flexibility.
Why High Point Market Attendees Choose Black Tie Transportation
Founded in High Point in 1989, Black Tie Transportation understands the unique demands of Market week. Our team knows the hotels, showroom districts, airport routes, and scheduling challenges that make transportation during Market different from a normal trip.
Book Your High Point Market Transportation
Black Tie Transportation has been serving High Point Market attendees since 1989 — founded in High Point specifically to serve the furniture industry. Our reservation team is available 24 hours a day to help you plan your Market week transportation. Contact us early — Market week availability fills quickly. (336) 768-5177