Getting Around Phoenix
Phoenix Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is centrally located about 3 miles from downtown and handles roughly 1,200 daily flights to 120+ destinations, with major carriers split across Terminals 3 and 4.
The free PHX Sky Train runs 24/7 every 3–10 minutes, linking both terminals with the 44th St/Washington Valley Metro Rail station and the Rental Car Center in about 13 minutes end-to-end. Service has expanded with strong ridership and provides the easiest connection between rail, terminals, and rentals.
Flights/destinations: ~1,200 daily flights serving 120+ cities; broad U.S. and international network.
Location: ~3 miles to downtown; quick freeway access across Greater Phoenix.
Sky Train: 24/7; every ~3–10 minutes; connects 44th St/Washington and Rental Car Center.
Terminals: Airlines split between T3 and T4; many legacy and low-cost carriers operate at PHX.
The free PHX Sky Train runs 24/7 every 3–10 minutes, linking both terminals with the 44th St/Washington Valley Metro Rail station and the Rental Car Center in about 13 minutes end-to-end. Service has expanded with strong ridership and provides the easiest connection between rail, terminals, and rentals.
Flights/destinations: ~1,200 daily flights serving 120+ cities; broad U.S. and international network.
Location: ~3 miles to downtown; quick freeway access across Greater Phoenix.
Sky Train: 24/7; every ~3–10 minutes; connects 44th St/Washington and Rental Car Center.
Terminals: Airlines split between T3 and T4; many legacy and low-cost carriers operate at PHX.
Phoenix Light Rail Information
Valley Metro Rail provides frequent light rail service linking central Phoenix with Tempe and Mesa, with the airport connection via the PHX Sky Train at 44th St/Washington.
Rail serves top venues and campuses across the corridor, with simple fare products available from vending machines and mobile. Service and pricing are updated periodically; day passes are commonly used for visitors roaming multiple sites.
Coverage: Alhambra–Phoenix–Tempe–Mesa corridor; access to museums, arenas, and ASU.
Airport link: Transfer at 44th St/Washington via PHX Sky Train.
Fares: Recent systemwide pricing lists a 24‑hour pass at about $3.50 and 31‑day at $56 (basic).
Buying: Purchase at station machines or authorized outlets; check for any 2025 fare changes.
Rail serves top venues and campuses across the corridor, with simple fare products available from vending machines and mobile. Service and pricing are updated periodically; day passes are commonly used for visitors roaming multiple sites.
Coverage: Alhambra–Phoenix–Tempe–Mesa corridor; access to museums, arenas, and ASU.
Airport link: Transfer at 44th St/Washington via PHX Sky Train.
Fares: Recent systemwide pricing lists a 24‑hour pass at about $3.50 and 31‑day at $56 (basic).
Buying: Purchase at station machines or authorized outlets; check for any 2025 fare changes.
Phoenix Ground Transportation
Getting around is easy with taxis, rideshare, rental cars, and micro mobility. Grid Bikes (powered by HOPR) offers pay‑per‑ride and passes via app with per‑minute pricing; options include 1‑day, monthly, and annual plans.
The Sky Train enables quick rental car access, and rideshare pickup zones are well marked at each terminal.
Bike share: Pay per ride $1 unlock + ~$0.15/min; passes available (1‑day, 30‑day, annual, student).
Rentals: PHX Sky Train connects directly to the Rental Car Center in ~13 minutes total.
Rideshare/taxis: Signed pickup areas at terminals; plentiful coverage across metro.
Tip: For car‑free trips, combine Valley Metro Rail with PHX Sky Train for seamless airport-city access.
The Sky Train enables quick rental car access, and rideshare pickup zones are well marked at each terminal.
Bike share: Pay per ride $1 unlock + ~$0.15/min; passes available (1‑day, 30‑day, annual, student).
Rentals: PHX Sky Train connects directly to the Rental Car Center in ~13 minutes total.
Rideshare/taxis: Signed pickup areas at terminals; plentiful coverage across metro.
Tip: For car‑free trips, combine Valley Metro Rail with PHX Sky Train for seamless airport-city access.
