Transportation

For Out of State Attendees:

Air Travel

Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Closest major airport to Sedona

Driving from Phoenix Airport to Sedona

Primary Route (Via Highway 179 – Scenic Entry to Sedona)

Exit Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport – follow signs to I-10 West

Take I-17 North toward Flagstaff – 98.4 miles

Exit at 298 and turn left onto Highway 179

Follow Highway 179 for 14.2 miles until you reach Highway 89A

Expect heavy traffic, especially between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening

Distance: 119 miles

Estimated Time: ~2 hours

Alternate Route (Via Cottonwood – Ideal for West Sedona or Avoiding Traffic)

Take I-17 North toward Flagstaff – 87 miles

Exit at 287 (Camp Verde) for Highway 260 West toward Cottonwood – 12.4 miles

Turn right on Highway 89A North – 18.5 miles to Sedona

Distance: 127 miles

Estimated Time: ~2 hours 6 minutes

Phoenix to Sedona Shuttle Service Option

Groome Transportation

Reliable, scheduled shuttle from PHX to Sedona

Frequency: 14+ trips per day

One-Way Fare: ~$62 | Round Trip: ~$108

Online Booking Discount: Save ~$3–$5

Note: Uber/Lyft may be limited in Sedona due to low driver availability. Pre-scheduled taxis or hotel-arranged transportation is recommended.

Travel Tip: Sedona traffic is common—especially midday in Uptown and around trailheads. Build in extra time for driving and parking, and whenever possible, use shuttles or walk if you’re close enough.