How To Get From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Downtown

Option 1: PHX Sky Train / Valley Metro Rail Option 2: Shuttle Bus Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

Option 1: PHX Sky Train / Valley Metro Rail

  • Travel time: 30 minutes
  • From either Terminal 3 or 4 board the freePHX Sky Train and ride to 44th/Washington Station. Transfer to Valley Metro Rail and ride until arriving at Washington/Central Ave or Van Buren/Central Ave Stations.
  • Consider purchasing theCopper Card, Phoenix’s integrated fare card to the city. 
  • Fare for Valley Metro is $2.00.

Option 2: Shuttle Bus

Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

  • Travel time: 10-15 minutes
  • Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic. Expect to pay about $15-25 for a ride.