How to get fromPhoenix Airport (PHX) to Surpriseby bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Surprise by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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Line 571 bus
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1. Take the bus from Central Av & Van Buren St to Thunderbird Rd & Primrosebus 571
2h 45m
$4
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Surpriserideshare 26.5 mi
39 min
Drive 26.5 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix-Airport-PHX to Surprisecar 26.5 mi
39 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix-Airport-PHX to Surprisetaxi 26.5 mi
39 min
$70–90
Line 571 bus via Surprise PNR
1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & 3rd Av to Surprise PNRbus 571
2h 57m
$4
Tram, line 106 bus
1. Take the tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwytram B
2. Take the bus from Thelda Williams TC to Thunderbird Bl & 111th Avbus 106
3h 25m
$6

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Surprise by tram and bus

15Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Surprise.

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Surprise, AZ, USA?

Valley Metro operates a bus from Central Av & Van Buren St to Thunderbird Rd & Primrose twice daily. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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Surprise(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. The population was 143,148 at the 2020 census, up from 117,517 in 2010 and just 30,848 in 2000. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Surprise

Wildlife World Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is a 215 acre zoo and aquarium in Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States, near Phoenix. The zoo specializes in African and South American animals, and has Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals. It has a 0.6 mi "safari train", a boat ride through the Australian habitat, a tram through another segment of the African habitat, and several amusement-oriented rides. Since 2008, it also has an aquarium with a total tank volume of 180000 gal.

Mattel Adventure Park(Opens in a new window)

Mattel Adventure Park is an upcoming theme park under construction in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb in the metropolitan area of Phoenix. It is planned to be an addition of the nearby VAI Resort. It will be the first real-world attraction to feature properties adapted from toys and games manufactured by Mattel, as well as Arizona's first fully themed indoor/outdoor amusement park. The park is scheduled to open in 2025 after multiple delays.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix(Opens in a new window)

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix is a water park located in Glendale, Arizona. The park is situated on approximately 35 acre of land, making it the largest theme park in the state. It is located in North Phoenix at Adobe Dam Regional Park.

Castles N' Coasters(Opens in a new window)

Castles N' Coasters is an amusement park and family amusement center located in Phoenix, Arizona. The approximately 14 acre park features four outdoor 18-hole miniature golf courses, several rides, and an indoor video game arcade. The park was built in 1976, and is designed in a Middle-Eastern motif though other eras are featured such as the Wild West-themed miniature golf course and log flume ride.

Places to stay in Surprise

Windmill Suites Surprise - Phoenix, an Ascend Collection Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Garner Hotel Phoenix Northwest - Surprise by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Comfort Inn & Suites Surprise Near Sun City West(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Best Western Plus Surprise-Phoenix NW(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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