Transfer to/from - Phoenix airport (PHX)

Ride Apps and Autonomous Taxis

Sky Harbor Airport is one of the few in the world where you can request a ride in a fully autonomous vehicle (driverless), in addition to traditional rideshare services.

Available operators: Uber, Lyft, Waymo (Autonomous), and local services such as Wridz.

Where to board:
Pickup areas are designated and clearly signed:

• Terminal 3: South outer curb.
• Terminal 4: Level 1, north curb (outside doors 1 and 6) and south curb (outside doors 2 and 8).
• Sky Train Stations: You can also request pickup at the 24th Street and 44th Street stations.

Public Transportation (Valley Metro)

To access the public transit network, you must first take the free, automated PHX Sky Train from any terminal.

Light Rail:
Accessible from the 44th St/Washington Station. It connects the airport with downtown Phoenix, Tempe (Arizona State University), and Mesa. Trains run every 15–20 minutes.

Local Buses:
Route 13: Stops at the 24th St Station, running along Buckeye Road toward downtown. Operates daily (approximately 4:15 am to 11:15 pm).
Route 44: Departs from the 44th St Station, connecting to Paradise Valley Mall and Desert Ridge.

The standard fare is USD2.00 per ride or USD4.00 for a day pass.

Intercity Buses and Shuttles

If your final destination is outside the Phoenix metropolitan area, there are regular services connecting the airport with cities such as Tucson, Flagstaff, and Sedona.

Nationwide Operators:
You must take the PHX Sky Train to reach their respective stops:
- Greyhound: Operates from the 24th St Station.
- FlixBus: Departs from the 44th St Station.

Regional Shuttles:
Private companies such as Groome Transportation and others offer scheduled transfers to nearby cities and tourist destinations, including:
Anthem, Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Prescott, Sedona, Tucson, among others.

View full list of shuttles and destinations

Trains (Sky Train and Metro)

The airport rail system integrates with the city's public transportation network in two stages:

1. PHX Sky Train (Airport Connector):
It is a fully automated, free, 24-hour train that connects all terminals with the Rental Car Center (24th St) and the public transit station (44th St). No ticket is required.

2. Valley Metro Rail (Urban Light Rail):
Once you exit the Sky Train at the 44th St/Washington Station, you can transfer to the Valley Metro Light Rail operated by Valley Metro.

Destinations:
- Westbound: Downtown Phoenix, sports venues, and the northwest metro area.
- Eastbound: Tempe (Arizona State University - ASU) and Mesa.

Frequency and Hours:
Trains run every 15–20 minutes. Service operates approximately from 4:00 am to 12:00 am (until 2:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays).

Fares:
A one-way ticket costs USD2.00. A 1-day pass costs USD4.00 and can be purchased from station vending machines.

Taxis

Official airport taxis are available 24/7 with regulated fares. No advance reservation is required.

Where to board:
- Terminal 3: North curb, outside Door 7.
- Terminal 4: Level 1, North Curb (outside Door 7) and South Curb (outside Door 4).

Fares:
The minimum fare for any trip from the airport is USD15.00.
Flat Fare to Downtown: Fixed fare of USD20.00 to downtown Phoenix (bounded by Roosevelt St, Lincoln St, 7th Ave, and 7th St).
Other trips are meter-based (approx. USD5.00 for the first mile and USD2.30 per additional mile).

Official Operators:
The following companies have exclusive contracts to pick up passengers at terminal curbs:
- AAA/Yellow Cab
- VIP Taxi
- Mayflower Cab

More information about ground transportation