Phoenix, AZ is a large city located in the southwestern part of the United States. This city has many transportation options that are available to its residents. Public transportation includes the Valley Metro bus system, which consists of 21 local routes and four express routes that connect downtown Phoenix with nearby suburbs. The Valley Metro Rail also provides light rail service across central Phoenix, connecting downtown with other major destinations such as Tempe and Mesa. Additionally, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers an array of domestic and international flights via its three terminals. For those who prefer to travel by car, the city is served by multiple interstates that help connect it with other cities along Arizona's Grand Canyon State. In addition to public transportation options, there are also several ride-sharing services available in Phoenix such as Uber and Lyft which provide convenient transportation around the city.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Phoenix (zip 85024) takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Phoenix (zip 85024) get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 6.4% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit