Dear Arizona Travel: Phoenix to Sedona Transportation?
April 3, 2008 by christinatoo
Here’s a question we received this week on our site, Scottsdale-Phoenix.net:
I am planning on flying to Phoenix in September and was hoping to locate a bus or train that goes to Sedona, near Phoenix airport. Please let me know the status of transportation from Phoenix to Sedona. I wasn’t planning on renting a car.
Thanks, Sue from California
ChristinaToo says:
Hi, Sue. We recommend the Sedona-Phoenix Shuttle. You can find a link to their website from this page on Sedona.net: Sedona Shuttles & Transportation
However, you may rethink not getting a rental car; once you arrive in Sedona, you’ll want to explore the town and it’s too large to do so on foot and taxi service would equal the cost of a rental car anyway. If you want to wait until you get to Sedona to rent a car, that’s a viable option and there are several companies to check into: Sedona Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and several others. Check out our Directory page for more details: Sedona Car Rental Directory
FYI: There is no train that runs from Phoenix to Sedona. Folks interested in riding a train can, however, board an Amtrak line in Maricopa (train station MRC) to Flagstaff (train station FLG). Greyhound bus options are available to and from Phoenix, Flagstaff and Sedona to augment your trip.
Good luck and have a great trip!
–Christina
We hope this helps anyone out there with the same question… enjoy Sedona!
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My sister and I will soon be in Phoenix (April 17-21, 2008), and are considering a drive to Sedona. I was there last year, and remember the main highway to Sedona bein gunder construction. Is that still ongoing?
Thank you,
Terri
Hi Terri,
Yes, there is still some construction if you take I-17 to 179 through the Village of Oak Creek. This is the most common way to Sedona from Phoenix, though it is not always the quickest. This route now has nice roundabouts that keep the traffic moving once you get into Oak Creek, but it is peak tourist time in Sedona and the sheer number of cars can have you backed up for many miles. If you don’t mind not experiencing the “Ooh-Ahh!!!!” factor the occurs once you come around the bend opening up out of nowhere to the gorgeous red rocks, I suggest taking this alternate route. You will enter Sedona on the west side of town instead of the south:
I-17 north to 287 for AZ-260 toward Cottonwood/Payson/AZ-89A- Go 89A north and that is main road that runs through Sedona. This route looks like it takes longer, but in my recent experiences, it could save you over 30 minutes. Enjoy your adventure!