Getting around Queen Creek, Arizona, means planning for trips across Maricopa and Pinal counties and choosing transportation around your destination. For PHX airport transportation, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 37 minutes by car from WoodSpring Suites Gilbert - Mesa Gateway Airport.
- Queen Creek is located in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- Valley Metro Route 184 runs on Power Road near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor connects to Valley Metro Rail through its PHX Sky Train and the 44th Street station.
How far is Queen Creek from nearby destinations?
Queen Creek is located in Maricopa and Pinal counties, so trip times depend on which part of the area you are heading to.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport’s terminal is at 6033 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212.
What should you plan for when driving around Queen Creek?
Use the destination—not just “Queen Creek”—when planning your trip, since the town lies in two counties and the listed times refer to specific places. For an airport trip, confirm your terminal and ground-transport arrangement before setting out.
What public transportation serves the area?
Valley Metro Route 184 runs on Power Road near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, according to Visit Mesa. Check current schedules and connections with Valley Metro before relying on this route for an airport transfer.
Phoenix Sky Harbor also connects with Valley Metro. The airport’s free PHX Sky Train runs between its terminals and the 44th Street station, where passengers can connect to Valley Metro Rail serving Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. Bus Route 13 stops at the 24th Street PHX Sky Train station, and Route 44 connects at the 44th Street station.
What taxi and rideshare options are available at the airports?
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has taxis at the transportation curb outside baggage claim without a reservation. The airport also has Lyft, Uber, and Turo among its ground-transportation options. Sedan, limousine, and shuttle services need advance arrangements, and destinations vary by provider.
At Phoenix Sky Harbor, rideshare providers include Uber, Lyft, Wridz, Waymo, and HUM. Most providers operate around the clock.
At Terminal 4, pickup points include the Level 1 north outer curb outside Door 1 and the south outer curb outside Doors 2, 6, or 8. Waymo pickup and drop-off is available at the rideshare locations at Terminals 3 and 4 around the clock.
How do you plan airport and Phoenix trips?
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport’s rental-car counters are in baggage claim, and vehicles are in the Rental Ready Lot a short walk from the terminal. If someone is collecting you, the airport advises them to wait in the Cell Phone Lot until you have your luggage rather than at the terminal curb.
For a ride between Phoenix Sky Harbor and Queen Creek, plan the airport connection separately from local journeys. The route from Sky Harbor to Queen Creek covers that trip.
Before you go, check the official sites for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor, and Valley Metro for current transportation details and schedules.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Queen Creek to Phoenix Sky Harbor?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about a 37-minute drive from WoodSpring Suites Gilbert - Mesa Gateway Airport.
Where is the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport terminal?
The terminal is at 6033 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212.
Can you take public transportation from Phoenix Sky Harbor?
Yes. The free PHX Sky Train connects the terminals with the 44th Street station, where you can connect to Valley Metro Rail. Bus routes also connect at the 24th Street and 44th Street PHX Sky Train stations.