Transportation and Travel (ASAL)
Phoenix International Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) is going to be your destination airport on your way to The 32nd Annual Symposium on Arabic Linguistics Conference (ASAL). PHX airport by far is the closest airport to Arizona State University’s Tempe Campus (about 4.5 miles). Depending on the traffic, the trip from PHX to ASU campus takes somewhere between 10-15 minutes.
SuperShuttle: (from and to the airport) The cost of the ride depends on whether or not there are stops-in-between. If you decide to head to Tempe area alone, it will cost you about $43. However, if you share your ride with others, you would only pay $13. Therefore, it is highly recommended to share the ride with other passengers heading to Tempe area.
Light Rail:Another great transportation option you might consider when traveling to Tempe is Phoenix light rail.The light rail can take you from PHX to your final destination in less than $3. Once you arrive at Phoenix International Airport, look for the free shuttles that take you from your terminal to the light rail station. Please keep in mind that light rail is run by Valley Metro which also offers bus services.
Uber:Uber rides can be a faster and cheaper option for you if you are looking to get to your destination in a timely manner. The ride mostly depends on the distance of your trip, traffic condition, as well as Vehicle type. Typical Uber ride to ASU campus usually costs about $12.
*Please note those are estimates and rates may change at any time without notice.