If you mean the Central Bus Terminal in Phoenix, the main intercity hub most travelers use is the Phoenix Bus Station (Greyhound) at 2115 E Buckeye Rd (Phoenix-Tempe, AZ 85034)—open 24 hours for ticketing and departures.

This guide covers exactly how to use it: how to get there from PHX Sky Harbor (the easiest way), what time to arrive, nearby connections (including FlixBus at the airport station), and the practical mistakes to avoid.

Quick facts 📌

  • 📍 Name commonly used: Phoenix Bus Station (Greyhound)
  • 📍 Address: 2115 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix-Tempe, AZ 85034
  • ⏱️ Ticketing hours: Open 24 hours (Mon–Sun)
  • 📞 Phone: (800) 231-2222
  • ✅ Boarding note: “Bus will board inside the Greyhound station.”
  • ⏰ Arrival recommendation: arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure

Where the “Central Bus Terminal” fits in Phoenix 🚌📍

Phoenix transit has two different “hub” concepts:

  1. Intercity buses (Greyhound / some long-distance services):
    This is the Phoenix Bus Station on Buckeye Rd (what most people mean by bus terminal).
  2. City transit (light rail + local buses):
    That’s Valley Metro stations and transfer points downtown (useful for sightseeing, but not the same as an intercity bus terminal).

How to get to Phoenix Bus Station from PHX Sky Harbor ✈️➡️🚌

This is the most useful part, because it’s explicitly documented by the airport.

Sky Harbor says the Greyhound station is at 2115 E Buckeye Rd, about one mile west of the airport, near 24th St & Buckeye Rd.

Step-by-step from Terminal 3 or Terminal 4 (easy + reliable) ✅

  1. Take the PHX Sky Train® to the 24th Street Station.
  2. Go down to the ground floor, exit south (toward parking lots), turn right.
  3. Follow signs for “Walkway to Greyhound.”
  4. Walk to 24th St sidewalk → Buckeye Rd → cross left to Greyhound.

Tip: This is usually smoother than rideshare during busy curb periods.

Tickets and prices 💳

Ticket prices vary by route and date, but your purchase options are simple:

  • Buy online / in the Greyhound app (common)
  • Or buy at the station (ticketing is open 24 hours).

Don’t cut it close: Greyhound recommends arriving 15 minutes early.

Hours ⏱️

Greyhound lists Ticketing Hours: Open 24 hours every day of the week for Phoenix Bus Station.

(Real-world reminder: staffing levels and counters can still vary by time of day—your ticket/departure time is the priority.)

Local transit connections you can use 🚇🚌

Route 13 + Route 44 airport connections (useful anchors)

Sky Harbor notes:

  • Valley Metro Route 13 stops at the 24th Street PHX Sky Train Station.
  • Route 44 connects at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station, and that station is a direct connection to Valley Metro Rail into Phoenix/Tempe/Mesa.

Valley Metro Rail fares (for your airport-to-city day) 💳✅

Valley Metro lists $2 for a local 1-ride and a $4 local daily maximum using Smart Fare.

FlixBus connection (important “not the same place”) 🚌⚠️

Many travelers confuse this:

  • Greyhound “Phoenix Bus Station” = Buckeye Rd (2115 E Buckeye)
  • FlixBus airport stop = 44th St PHX Sky Train Station

FlixBus states boarding is on the north side of the 44th St Sky Train Station bus loading zone (look for the “Charter” sign) and warns: do not leave your car unattended.
Sky Harbor also confirms FlixBus is located at the 44th St PHX Sky Train® station near ground transportation.

Tips and common mistakes ✅⚠️

  • ✅ Use the airport’s “Walkway to Greyhound” route (Terminal 3/4 → Sky Train → 24th St Station) instead of guessing.
  • ✅ Arrive 15 minutes early (especially if you need ticketing help).
  • ⚠️ Don’t confuse Greyhound station vs FlixBus airport stop (Buckeye Rd vs 44th St station).
  • ⚠️ If you’re meeting a FlixBus at 44th St: don’t leave your car unattended at the loading zone.

FAQ

What is the main “Central Bus Terminal” in Phoenix?
Most people mean the Phoenix Bus Station (Greyhound) at 2115 E Buckeye Rd.

Is Phoenix Bus Station open 24 hours?
Greyhound lists ticketing hours open 24 hours every day.

How do I get there from Sky Harbor terminals?
Sky Harbor provides directions: PHX Sky Train → 24th Street Station → “Walkway to Greyhound.”

Where does FlixBus board near the airport?
At 44th St PHX Sky Train Station; boarding is on the north side of the bus loading zone.

Conclusion

For intercity buses, the practical “Central Bus Terminal Phoenix” is the Phoenix Bus Station (Greyhound) on Buckeye Rd—and the smartest connection from the airport is the PHX Sky Train to 24th Street Station + the signed walkway.

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