How to get from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix by bus and light rail?

From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix by bus and light rail

To get from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SKYT light rail from Terminal 3 station to 24th St Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 13 bus and finally take the 35 bus from 35th Av & Buckeye Rd station to Metro Pkwy W & Mission Ln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Phoenix on the Moovit app.

93min
Light Rail - SKYTSKYT
Bus - 1313
Bus - 3535
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from Terminal 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
  • 2
    Light Rail - SKYTSKYT
    Wait for light rail
    SKYT
    Rental Car Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    24th St Station
    ID 30005
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    24th St Phx Sky Train Station
    ID 18967
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    75th Ave+Buckeye
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buckeye Rd & 35th Av
    ID 11036
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th Av & Buckeye Rd
    ID 12222
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Thelda Williams Tc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Pkwy W & Mission Ln
    ID 18914
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix

The distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix is approximately 18.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Phoenix – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and destination (Phoenix), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Light Rail line SKYT, Bus line 13, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix in Phoenix?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix in Phoenix?

    The SKYT light rail line goes from 24th St Station near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix to 24th St Phx Sky Train Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 24th St Phx Sky Train Station near Phoenix.

  • How long does it take to travel from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix in Phoenix by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to get to Phoenix in Phoenix?

    Get on the SKYT light rail from the 24th St Station near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix in Phoenix?

    Get off the light rail at the 24th St Phx Sky Train Station, which is closest to Phoenix.

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