Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Downtown Phoenix (Phoenix Convention Center / Central Ave), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Rail (Light Rail) usually runs every 12-20 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix, United States

Drop-off

Downtown Phoenix (Phoenix Convention Center / Central Ave)

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Fastest

PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Rail (Light Rail)

metro · 12-20m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Rail (Light Rail)
Headway: 12-20
Backup: PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Bus Route 44 · 15-30m

Note

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.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Bus Route 44
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: 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.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Rail (Light Rail)
Mode: metro
Freq: 12-20m
Note: 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.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Downtown Phoenix (Phoenix Convention Center / Central Ave), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Rail (Light Rail) usually runs every 12-20 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.