Travel Information
Travel considerations:
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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:
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
108 E. University Drive
Tempe AZ 85281
480-968-6800
Book your Preferred ASU Rate
Complimentary wi-fi
Complimentary bikes and access to fitness center
Conveniently located to ASU, Gammage and Mill Avenue, walking distance to dining, shopping and nightlife
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix – Tempe
2100 S Priest Dr Tempe, AZ 85282
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-804-5264
Book your preferred ASU rate.
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
Element Scottsdale at SkySong
1345 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
480-361-0000
Book your preferred ASU rate
Complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily
Complimentary light evening reception, Monday – Thursday
Graduate Tempe
225 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-967-9431
Book your Preferred ASU Rate
Walking distance to ASU, restaurants, shopping and entertainment
Complimentary shuttle service to/from Sky Harbor Airport and within 3 mile radius of the hotel.
Complimentary high-speed wi-fi
Complimentary bikes
Hyatt House Tempe/Phoenix/University
601 E. 6th St Tempe, AZ 85281
480-219-5956
Book your preferred ASU rate
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
601 E. 6th St Tempe, AZ 85281
480-219-5956
Book your preferred ASU rate
Walking distance to ASU
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet
Parking is $15.00 per night in a secure parking garage
MOXY Tempe
1333 S. Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Call 480-337-2853 and request ASU LODGING rate
Book your Preferred ASU Rate
Complimentary transportation to/from Sky Harbor
Complimentary Bikes
Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi
Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown
601 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-395-7328
Book your Preferred ASU rate
Complimentary breakfast vouchers
Complimentary wi-fi internet in every guest room and guest areas
Complimentary parking
Shuttle service within a 5 mile radius of hotel (excludes airport)
Tempe Mission Palms
60 East Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
Book your Preferred ASU Rate
Valet or self-parking (included in destination fee)
Access to health club and fitness center (included in destination fee)
Airport shuttle service (included in destination fee)
High-speed wireless Internet access (included in destination fee)
Discounted hospitality fee to $12.95 plus tax per room, per night (regularly $19.95 plus tax per room, per night)
Vīb Best Western Tempe
511 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-805-2070
Book your Preferred ASU Rate
Complimentary self-parking
Complimentary wi-fii in guest rooms
Complimentary Lyft Business to and from work within 3-mile radius (for business travel only)
The Westin Tempe
11 E. 7th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-8885
Book your Preferred ASU Rate
Complimentary high-speed wi-fi
Complimentary access to WestinWorkout
½ block from Mill Ave. District; walking distance to over 70 dining options
Destination fee waived ($22 per night value)
Destinationfee includes the following:
Daily enhanced high-speed wi-fi
$25 food and beverage credit in Cup of Joe, Terra Tempe, or SkySill Rooftop
Bike rental for 2 (2 hour max)
1 free drip coffee for up to (2) guests at Cup of Joe
OMNI Hotel at ASU
7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 794-8600
Walking distance to ASU, restaurants, shopping and entertainment
Complimentary wi-fi
Parking is $35.00 per night in a secure parking garage.
Things to do in Phoenix area
Arts and culture museums
Phoenix Art Museum
Heard Museum
Musical Instrument Museum
Arizona State University Arts Museum
Mesa Arts Museum
Pueblo Grande Museum
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Landmarks
Taliesin West
Heritage Square
Japanese Friends
Entertainment and shows
Gammage Theater
Herberger Theater
Tempe Center for the Arts
Outdoors
Phoenix Zoo
Desert Botanical Gardens
Hike
Golf
Tempe Town Lake
Goldfield Ghost Town
Districts (shopping, food, fun)
Roosevelt Row Art District (Downtown Phoenix)
Mill Ave (Downtown Tempe)
Old Town Scottsdale