Directions and parking

Getting to the Phoenix Convention Center

Address: 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Main Entrance: North Building, near 3rd St & Monroe

🚗 Driving Directions

• From West Valley (Avondale, Goodyear, Glendale):

  Take I‑10 East toward downtown Phoenix. Exit at 7th Avenue or 7th Street and follow signs to 3rd St.

• From Northwest Valley (Peoria, Surprise, Metrocenter):

  Use Loop 101 South to I‑10 East or take I‑17 South to I‑10 East. Exit at 7th St and follow signs to the Convention Center.

• From Scottsdale:

  Take AZ-101 Loop West to Loop 202 or I‑10 West into downtown. Exit at 7th St or Washington St.

• From East Mesa:

  Take US-60 West or Loop 202 Red Mountain Fwy into downtown Phoenix via I‑10 West.

• From Northeast Valley (Cave Creek, Paradise Valley):

  Take AZ‑51 South to I‑10 East, then exit at 7th St and follow signs to 3rd St.

🚊 Public Transit (Valley Metro Light Rail)

The Convention Center is served by two nearby Light Rail stations:

• 3rd St & Washington (westbound)
• 3rd St & Jefferson (eastbound)

Both stations are just a 2–3 minute walk from the Convention Center entrance.

From West Valley

• Option 1: Express bus (e.g., Route 562 or 563) to Central Station or Van Buren/Central, then transfer to Light Rail.
• Option 2: Park-and-ride at 19th Ave & Montebello, then take Light Rail into downtown.

From Northwest Valley (Metro Parkway)

• Board the B-Line Light Rail at Metro Parkway Station (park-and-ride available), ride south to 3rd St/Washington.

From Scottsdale

• Take Valley Metro Express Bus 514 to downtown, or connect to Light Rail at Central Ave/Camelback.

From East Mesa

• Board at Mesa Dr/Main St or Sycamore/Main on the A-Line, ride west to 3rd St/Washington.

From Northeast Valley

• Use AZ‑51 to a park-and-ride at 38th St/Washington or board Light Rail at 44th St/Washington (Sky Train connection).

💳 Fares & Transit Info

• Single Ride: $2
• Day Pass: $4 (fare cap)
• Pay using the Valley Metro app or Copper Card for best pricing
• Light Rail operates every 12–20 minutes, ~5 AM to midnight on weekdays

🅿️ Parking Options

• Over 8,000 parking spots available in downtown Phoenix
• Closest garages: East Garage (601 E Washington), Jefferson Street Garage, Heritage Garage

✅ Visitor Tips

• Use Light Rail to avoid downtown traffic and parking fees
• Metro Parkway is ideal for visitors from the Northwest Valley
• Arrive early for large events due to increased traffic
• Check Valley Metro’s Trip Planner or Google Maps for real-time routing