Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034 | (602) 273-3300

Tempe is located just 4 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). One of the busiest airports in the U.S., Sky Harbor is served by 20 airlines flying nonstop to more than 117 domestic locations and 23 international destinations. Tempe connects to the airport terminals via the PHX Sky Train accessed from the 44th Street Valley Metro Rail Station. Many of Tempe’s hotels also provide complimentary shuttle service.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
6033 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212 | (480) 988-7600

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport serves more than 45 cities with nonstop service via Allegiant, WestJet, Flair, Sun Country and Swoop Airlines.

Reserve a car from the Rental Car Center at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and you’ll appreciate the new PHX Sky Train’s 2.5 mile extension that began transporting travelers from Terminal 3 and 4 to the Rental Car Center in late 2022. Taxis, Lyft and Uber, are also options.

Tempe is in the heart of the Greater Phoenix area and is easily accessed via the I-10, 202, 101 or U.S. 60 freeways. In terms of driving, Tempe is located approximately six hours from the Los Angeles area, two hours from Tucson, four hours from the Grand Canyon, and six-and-a-half hours from Albuquerque.

Tempe has 217 miles of bike paths and trails throughout the city, including designated bike lanes and canal and desert trails. There are several places to rent bikes, such as The Bicycle Cellar, Boat Rentals of America – Tempe Town Lake and Boat Rentals of America – Kiwanis Lake. A bicycle map can be downloaded from tempe.gov/bike. 

Many of Tempe’s attractions are accessible without a car, especially for visitors who stay in Downtown Tempe. Tempe Town Lake, ASU Gammage, ASU Art Museum and Mountain America Stadium (formerly Sun Devil Stadium) are just a 5 to 10 minute jaunt from many of Tempe’s hotels.

Valley Metro Rail
(602) 253-5000

Valley Metro Rail is a 28-mile system that connects the cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. Trains stop at stations every 15 to 20 minutes. Fares are $2 for a single ride or $4 for a 1-day pass. Download the Valley Metro app to plan your trip and track your train in real time at valleymetro.org/app, or visit the website for details about service. 

Tempe Streetcar
(602) 253-5000

The new streetcar makes 14 stops along a three-mile route on Mill and Ash avenues from Rio Salado Parkway and Marina Heights to Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard. Connecting riders to neighborhoods, major business centers and regional events and destinations, the streetcar travels as a single car and can hold up to 125 people. Each vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and bicycles are welcome on board. The Tempe Streetcar operates seven days a week (Monday-Saturday from 6 a.m. to midnight and Sundays from 8 a.m. to midnight) and arrives at stops every 15-20 minutes. The first year of service is FREE; thereafter (approx. May 2023), the fare will be $1 per ride or $0.50 with Reduced Fare ID.

While enjoying this new service, discover public art (at all 14 stops), shops, restaurants and other businesses.

Note: Be streetcar smart! Streetcars share the roadway with cars and bicyclists. Whether you’re driving, riding or walking, make sure to follow all traffic signals and be aware of your surroundings since streetcars are quiet.

Tempe Transit – Tempe in Motion
(480) 350-4311 – Customer Relations Center 

Tempe has bus service on most major streets with 13 bus routes, two express routes, one free Flash route and six free Orbit neighborhood circulator routes. Tempe bus service operates seven days a week from approximately 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., Mon.-Sat., and from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sun. The regular fare is $2 for one ride. All buses are wheelchair accessible and can accommodate up to three bicycles.