Greater Phoenix Transportation:
A Strategic Southwest Location
Modern infrastructure, strategic transportation investments and a network of highways that connect Arizona to Southwestern markets such as California and New Mexico are part of what makes Greater Phoenix an excellent location for business growth.
Benefits of Greater Phoenix transportation include:
- Easy commutes for the region’s abundant labor force
- Quick and direct access to California, New Mexico and other important Southwest markets
- International airport services
- Highway passage to cities across the United States
Arizona transportation options
Greater Phoenix is home to:
- 14 airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which ranks 9th in the world for takeoffs and landings, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, offering non-stop passenger service to 15 cities via Allegiant Air
- A new $1.3 billion METRO Light Rail system that will ultimately carry up to 15,000 people per hour
- Valley Metro, the region’s public transportation system
- Rail terminals, with trailer and container capabilities, operated by Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
- A sophisticated highway system, including interstate routes that stretch to Los Angeles, the Midwest, Mexico and more
Learn more about transportation systems by visiting our
Greater Phoenix maps.
Airlines serving Greater Phoenix