Local Public Transportation in Phoenix
METRO light rail service is coordinated with bus service to provide a seamless system of public transportation throughout the Valley. An all-day transit pass or greater is good for both rail and bus. Fares, schedules, trip planning information.
METRO vehicles are air conditioned to 74-78 degrees.
METRO connects to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at the light rail station at 44th and Washington streets. From the METRO station, passengers cross the street to the south and board a free airport shuttle bus. The airport shuttle bus connects to all terminals and arrives approximately every ten minutes. Ride time to downtown Phoenix is approximately 15 minutes.
METRO’s system is fully accessible and incorporates the recommendations of a local Accessibility Advisory Committee. The system meets or exceeds all standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Each electrically powered vehicle features space for four wheelchairs plus wide aisles to accommodate wheelchairs, METRO accessibility information.
Light Rail Hours of Operation
Weekdays
Trains begin the first full trip of the day at 4:40 a.m. Monday through Thursday The last full trip of the day begins at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end-of-line at midnight. On Friday night, service hours are extended; the last full trip of the day begins at 2 a.m., arriving at the opposite end-ofline at 3 a.m. Saturday morning.
Trains arrive every 12 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; all other hours, every 20 minutes.
Weekends and holidays
Trains begin the first full trip of the day at 5 a.m. from the end-of-line stations. On Saturday night, service hours are extended; the last full trip of the day begins at 2 a.m., arriving at the opposite end-of-line at 3 a.m. Sunday morning. On Sunday night, the last full trip of the day begins at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end-of-line at midnight.
Saturday trains arrive every 15 minutes and every 20 minutes after 7 p.m. through last trip; Sundays and holidays, every 20 minutes.
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Last updated on Thursday, August 25, 2011.
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