Directions and parking
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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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