Getting from the airport to your downtown hotel via LightRail.
Take the FREE PHX Airport Shuttle to or from the 44th Street & Washington METRO light rail stop. It is the silver and black bus with the electronic display that reads: METRO light rail & Airport Terminals. The free Airport shuttle travels to all three terminals, was designed for travelers with luggage and mirrors the light rail schedule, running seven days per week.
Hours of Operations
Sunday – Thursday and Holidays: 4:40 am to 11:00 pm
Friday: 4:40 am to 2:00 am
Saturday: 5:00 am to 2:00 am
Frequency
Trains arrive every 12-20 minutes depending on day and time
DIRECTIONS TO LIGHT RAIL FROM THE AIRPORT:
1. Once you arrive at the airport, proceed to Ground Transportation (second lane of traffic).
2. You will wait near the “Airport Busses” sign.
3. Board the Free PHX Silver and black bus with the electronic display, “METRO Lightrail Airport Terminals.”
4. The bus will drop you off at the 44th and Washington St. Light Rail Station. The driver announces the stops. After exiting you will proceed to the station in the middle of the road. Just follow the crowd.
3. Purchase your ticket at the vending machine. You will want to get a one-way ticket. It should cost $2.00 (cash or credit card).
4. Board the Metro Light Rail that is going to 19th Avenue and Montebello (this is the right side of the tracks).
DIRECTIONS TO SHERATON (address: 455 North Third St.) from the Metro Light Rail station at Washington and Third St.: (.3 miles)
The Light Rail Station that is within walking distance from the Sheraton is the Washington and 3rd St. Stop (See the map below.)
1. De-board at the Washington and Third St. Station.
· Turn right and proceed to 3rd St.
· Turn left onto N 3rd St. (should be going North).
· Walk past the convention center, continue past Herberger Theatre before crossing Van Buren street to the Sheraton (which will be on your left).
DIRECTIONS TO HYATT REGENCY (at 122 N. Second St.) from the Metro Light Rail Station at Washington and Central Ave:
There are two Light Rail Stations within easy walking distance from the Hyatt Regency—(Directions for both are included). (See the map below.)
1) The Washington and Central Ave. Stop
Or
2) Washington and 3rd St. Stop.
DIRECTIONS TO HYATT REGENCY from the Metro Light Rail Station at Washington and Central Ave: (.2 miles)
1. De-board at the Central/Washington Station.
· Head North (direction the light rail is going) on North Central Avenue toward E Adams St.
· Turn right onto E Adams St.
· Turn left onto N. 2nd St.
· Hyatt Regency will be on the left.
DIRECTIONS TO HYATT REGENCY from the Metro Light Rail Station at Washington and Third St: (.2 miles)
2. De-board at the Washington and Third St. Station.
· Start out going west (same direction the Light Rail is going) on E. Washington St. toward N 2nd St.
· Turn right onto N 2nd St.
· Hyatt Regency will be on the left.
Directions to Renaissance (at 50 East Adams) (formerly the Wyndham) from Metro Light Rail Station at Washington and Central Ave: (.1 mile)
1. De-board at the Washington and Central Avenue Station.
· Head North (direction the light rail is going) on North Central Avenue toward E Adams Street.
· Turn right onto E Adams St. The hotel is on your left. (The hotel is located at 50 East Adams Street, between Central and 1st St.)
Directions to Holiday Inn Express (620 North 6th St via Van Buren/Central Avenue Light Rail Station) (Distance: .7 miles)
1. Head back (east) on W. Van Buren Street toward N. Central Avenue.
2. Turn left onto N Central Avenue
3. Turn right onto E Fillmore Street
4. Turn left onto N 6th St.
5. Holiday Inn Express will be on the right.