

This driverless people mover transports Valley Metro Rail passengers to the airport from the 44th Street/Washington Street station. The city of Phoenix and Valley Metro have started the process to identify new high-capacity transit routes for light rail or bus rapid transit in the West Valley. Station platforms can accommodate the boarding of 600 passengers onto a three-car train within 30 seconds.Ĭonvenient transportation to the airport comes by way of PHX Sky Train.

The artwork at each station reflects the character of the community where it is located. There are 38 stations along the line, and they are adorned with $8 million worth of public art. You can also use NextRide for bus arrival times. The system operates at street level and is powered by electricity from overhead wires. Phoenix Transit Bus For citywide and regional route information and schedules, call (602) 253-5000 or visit. The system was most recently expanded in March 2016, with four additional extensions in the design or pre-construction phases, with expected opening dates ranging from 2018 to 2030. Valley Metro Rail trains are quiet, air-conditioned and operate 18-22 hours per day, seven days a week - with average station wait times between 12 and 20 minutes. Valley Metro Rail operates a 26.3-mile (42.3 km) route between the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. The 28-mile line links Phoenix to the neighboring communities of Tempe and Mesa, and includes stops at attractions such as Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Chase Field, Footprint Center and Tempe's Mill Avenue. The cost of an all-day pass is $4.īut getting from the airport to downtown affordably is just one of rail’s perks. Need to get from the airport to your downtown hotel? It will cost you $2 if you take Phoenix’s Valley Metro Rail system. Valley Metro Rail is the public urban rail system that serves downtown and central Phoenix, as well as the airport and the neighboring cities of Tempe and Mesa. The Central Phoenix/East Valley Light Rail Transit Project (CP/EV) is a 31.85-km (19.8-mile) public transit project constructed by Valley Metro Rail, Inc.
