Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix

PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Rail (Light Rail)

Take the free 24/7 PHX Sky Train from Terminals 3 or 4 to 44th St/Washington, then transfer to Valley Metro Rail toward downtown Phoenix and exit at stations such as Washington/Central Ave or 3rd St/Washington for the convention center area. Valley Metro Rail operates from early morning until late night with trains typically every 12–20 minutes depending on day and time.

PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Bus Route 44

From the terminals, take the free PHX Sky Train to 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station and transfer to Valley Metro Route 44 (44th St). Route 44 provides frequent service along 44th Street connecting to other bus and rail links that can reach downtown Phoenix; check current schedules as frequency varies by time and day.

PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Bus Route 13

Connect via PHX Sky Train to the 24th Street PHX Sky Train Station, then board Valley Metro Route 13, which serves the area near 24th St and Buckeye. This route can be used with transfers to reach central Phoenix; service intervals and span vary so verify exact times before travel.

Metered Airport Taxis

Taxis are available on demand outside Terminals 3 and 4 and provide direct service to downtown Phoenix in about 10–20 minutes depending on traffic. Fares are typically metered with no fixed schedule; this is a convenient option when rail or bus service is infrequent or not running.

Ride-share Services (e.g., Uber, Lyft)

App-based ride-share pick-up zones are located at Terminals 3 and 4 and at 44th Street and 24th Street PHX Sky Train Stations. These services offer direct, door-to-door trips to downtown Phoenix at any time of day, subject to driver availability and surge pricing.