Travel & Arrival Support

Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the main gateway for students traveling to Avila University Arizona. Located approximately 25 miles (a 30-minute drive) from our Goodyear campus, the airport offers various transportation options to get you to campus.

Getting to Goodyear from the airport (PHX):

• Shuttle services: Several shuttle companies offer direct transfers from PHX to Goodyear. You may book in advance for convenience.
• Rideshare apps: Uber and Lyft can provide door-to-door service from the airport to Goodyear.
• Public transportation: Valley Metro bus routes connect the airport to Goodyear. Note that travel times may vary.

Commuting in Goodyear

Valley Metro Bus Service

Valley Metro offers bus services connecting Goodyear with surrounding areas, making it easy for students to commute. Routes are designed to connect to key points, including Phoenix, Avondale, and the broader West Valley. The buses operate regularly, with easy-to-use maps and
schedules available online.

Transportation options in Goodyear include the 562 Goodyear Express and the 3 Van Buren St routes, which offer the following services:

• 562 Goodyear Express: This route operates only during peak times from Monday to Friday, with three trips in the morning from Goodyear to downtown Phoenix at 6:11 a.m., 6:30 a.m., and 6:58 a.m., arriving at the State Capitol, Phoenix at 7:10 a.m., 7:30 a.m., and 7:58 a.m., respectively. In the evening, there are three buses from downtown Phoenix to Goodyear, departing at 3:55 p.m., 4:20 p.m., and 4:49 p.m., and arriving in Goodyear at 4:45 p.m., 5:10 p.m., and 5:39 p.m., respectively, providing a direct but limited connection to Phoenix.
• 3 Van Buren St Route: The Valley Metro bus’s Route 3-Van Buren St line operates multiple buses throughout the day during weekdays and weekends. From 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., there are buses from La Canada Boulevard in Goodyear to downtown Phoenix every 20 minutes from Monday to Friday. Similarly, buses run every 20 minutes throughout the day from downtown Phoenix to La Canada Boulevard in Goodyear. On weekends, buses operate every 20 to 30 minutes between Goodyear and downtown Phoenix.