Travel Information
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Transportation from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport:
Condensed transportation guide
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport – Official Site
Transportation around Phoenix:
Rideshare
Uber – download app
Lyft – download app
Public transportation
Local bus and light rail fares:
| 1-ride | 1-day | 7-day | |
| Full Fare(Ages 19-64) | $2.00 | $4.00 | $20.00 |
| Reduced Fare (Ages 6-18, 65+, Medicare, people with disabilities | $1.00 | $2.00 | $10.00 |
More info:
Use the Valley Metro trip planner for detailed route information
Neighborhood circulators
Tempe Orbit
Tempe Orbit is a free bus that serves the Tempe area. From the website: “There are six Orbit routes: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. All routes operate seven days a week, 365 days a year, with a 15-minute frequency on most routes.
The Orbit routes use “flag” stops, which means that the driver will pick up and drop off passengers in neighborhoods as long as it’s safe. Passengers should wave at the driver to let him or her know that they would like to be picked up. Seated bus stops should be used on major streets like Mill Avenue, University Drive, and Broadway Road. To get off the bus in a neighborhood, passengers should pull the cord located near the windows. On major streets like Rural Road or Priest Drive, designated bus stops should be used.”
Where to Stay:
Graduate Tempe
225 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-967-9431
Walking distance to ASU, restaurants, shopping and entertainment
Complimentary Shuttle Service to/from Sky Harbor Airport and within a 5-mile radius of the hotel.
Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi.
Complimentary Bikes
Hyatt House Tempe/Phoenix/University
480-219-5956
Walking distance to ASU
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary High-speed wireless internet
Parking is $15.00 per night in a secure parking garage
Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix/University
480-219-5956
Walking distance to ASU
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary High-speed wireless internet
Parking is $15.00 per night in a secure parking garage
Tempe Mission Palms
60 East Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
Valet or self-parking
Access to the health club and fitness center
Airport Shuttle Service
High-speed wireless Internet access
Discounted hospitality fee to $12.95 plus tax per room, per night (regularly $19.95 plus tax per room, per night)
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix – Tempe
2100 S Priest Dr Tempe, AZ 85282
480-804-5235
Complimentary daily full hot breakfast
Complimentary shuttle to and from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/ within 5-mile radius of Hotel
Complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms
Complimentary self-parking
The Westin Tempe
11 E. 7th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-8885
Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi
Complimentary access to WestinWorkout
½ block from Mill Ave. District; walking distance to over 70 dining options
Element Scottsdale at SkySong
1345 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
480-361-0000
Complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily
The complimentary light evening reception, Monday – Thursday
MOXY Tempe
1333 S. Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Call 480-337-2853 and request the ASU LODGING rate
Complimentary transportation to/from Sky Harbor
Complimentary Bikes
Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
108 E. University Drive, Tempe AZ 85281
480-968-6800
Complimentary WI-FI
Complimentary Bikes and access to Fitness Center
Conveniently located to ASU, Gammage and Mill Avenue, within walking distance to dining, shopping and nightlife
Homewood Suites Phoenix Tempe – ASU Area
66 S. Rockford Drive Tempe, AZ 85281
949-395-5043
Complimentary full hot buffet breakfast daily
A complimentary evening social to include light dinner, and refreshments Monday thru Thursday
All the rooms are suites with a fully stocked kitchens, full-size refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers and sleeper sofas
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Tempe ASU Area
86 S. Rockford Drive Tempe, AZ 85281
949-395-5043
Complimentary full hot buffet breakfast daily
Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown
601 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)395-7328
Complimentary Breakfast vouchers
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet in every guest room and guest areas
Complimentary parking
Shuttle service within 5 miles, including airport
Things to Do in Phoenix Area
Arts & Culture Museums
Arizona State University Arts Museum
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Landmarks
Entertainment & Shows
Outdoors
Districts (shopping, food, fun)
Roosevelt Row Art District (Downtown Phx)
Mill Ave (Downtown Tempe)
Old Town Scottsdale
Resources for more things to do:
Tempe: Tempe Tourism
Scottsdale: Experience ScottsdalePhoenix: Downtown Phoenix Org, Visit Phoenix