The average train between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Culdesac Tempe takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Culdesac Tempe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Culdesac Tempe. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Phoenix Airport (PHX) is at 4:54 PM which arrives into Culdesac Tempe at 5:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

35 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Culdesac Tempe. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Airport (PHX) station and arriving at Culdesac Tempe station via Smith-Martin/Apache Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Culdesac Tempe train services, operated by Valley Metro Phoenix Skytrain, depart from 44th St/Washington station.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Culdesac Tempe train services, operated by Valley Metro Phoenix Skytrain, arrive at Smith-Martin/Apache Blvd station.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Culdesac Tempe is 9.4 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Valley Metro operates a vehicle from 44th St/Washington to Smith-Martin/Apache Blvd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 25 min.