The average train between Sky Harbor International Airport and Tempe takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Sky Harbor International Airport to 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 Sky Harbor International Airport and Tempe. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Sky Harbor International Airport is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Tempe at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and take an average of 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

31 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Sky Harbor International Airport station and arriving at Tempe station via McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Sky Harbor International Airport to Tempe train services, operated by Valley Metro Phoenix Skytrain, depart from 44th St/Washington station.
Sky Harbor International Airport to Tempe train services, operated by Valley Metro Phoenix Skytrain, arrive at McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd station.
The distance between Sky Harbor International Airport and Tempe is 8.6 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Valley Metro operates a vehicle from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 23 min.