Gila Bend Airport Shuttle

Round Trips Save You 10%

How is Your Service Different?

  • Any Address - We pick you up at your home, hotel or airport.
  • Better - most rides are non-stop in a nice car.
  • Flexible - we pick you up on your schedule 24/7.
  • Safer - we don't leave you at a bus stop and we have better drivers.
  • Faster - most rides take half the time and it's just you in the vehicle.
  • More Convenient - door to door and no need to arrange or pay for other companies to get home.
  • Affordable - once you add it all up, it's the same price.

Our Daily Schedule

What is your daily schedule?

We pick you up on your schedule 24/7. Our professional drivers are normally 5-10 minutes early at your home, or right on time at the airport. You get to pick the time we pick you up. Heading there from Yuma? See our Yuma to Gila Bend shuttle page for direct service.

What is my pickup time at the airport?

We normally pick you up 30 minutes after your plane lands for domestic flights, or 45 minutes after for international flights.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Pickup times automatically adjust to 30 minutes after you land if your flight is delayed for domestic flights, or 45 minutes after you land for international flights.

What happens if my flight arrives early?

You can always call or send us a text if you want us to pick you up early, and we will let your driver know that you are ready to be picked up. Otherwise, we will pick you up at the scheduled time on your reservation.

How soon should I make a reservation?

Although there is no set rule that prevents you from booking last minute, it's a good idea to make your reservation as soon as possible to make sure a driver is available and prevent any delays.

How long does it take to go from Phoenix or Gila Bend? Heading west of Gila Bend? See our Ajo Airport Shuttle page — we run the same flat-rate, flight-tracking service out to Ajo and the Sonoran Desert corridor.

Trips to and from Gila Bend in normal traffic are about an hour and 10 minutes versus two hours and 30 minutes on the bus or a shuttle with a bunch of people. Rush hour will normally add 15-45 minutes (30 minutes on the average).

What time should I be picked up?

2 hours and 45 minutes before is normally enough time. The airport recommends you to be there 2 hours early to get through security and to your plane. Boarding usually starts 30 minutes before your plane takes off. However, one hour and thirty minutes is normally enough time. So if the drive from Gila Bend to Phoenix takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, then 2 hours and 45 minutes before your flight takes off is normally good.

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Our Better Drivers

Who are your drivers?

Most of our drivers have been driving professionally with the public for more than 10 years. They have excellent people skills and are usually very knowledgeable about the area (what to do, best restaurants, history and attractions). Some of our drivers are also professional tour guides that go to the Grand Canyon and many other destinations.

We have high standards for our drivers including safety, reliability and customer service. Drivers are very helpful with bags. They get the door for you. All drivers go through extensive background checks with the airport in order to pick up passengers.

We also train them by driving them through the airport, explaining all the rules, and showing them where to pick people up and drop people off.


Our Great Company

With more than 100,000 customers and more than 8 years in business, Airport Shuttle of Phoenix owns Gila Bend Shuttle, and has drivers all over the State of Arizona. Our main office is 5 minutes from PHX airport in Phoenix, AZ.


Main Office

4600 E Washington St Ste 300

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Phone: (480) 710-3441


2018 to 2023 Travel and Hospitality Award Winner


Testimonials and Reviews

Excellent 5 Star Customer Reviews


Click here to read lots of excellent reviews from real customers.

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Pricing / Fares (Gila Bend)

How much does it cost to go from Phoenix or Gila Bend?

It depends on the addresses you enter and the number of people. You can check rates by clicking any of the buttons above or below that say "Check Rates". There are different options under "Select Service" like "To Airport" or "From Airport" and "One Way" or "Round Trip". You can also choose the option called "Any Address" for non-airport transportation in between any two addresses in Arizona. Rates are total, not per person. You can also enter the promo code "ONLINE" for one way trips to save 10%, or book a round trip to save more both ways.

How do I get an accurate quote?

  • Step 1 - You can just type in the city to check rates, but we recommend entering the full address to get an accurate quote since we have special rates for certain zip codes and most pricing is mileage based. Feel free to call us if you have any questions. Once you fill in the addresses, click "View Rates".
  • Step 2 - We include pricing for Taxi, Airport Shuttle and Black Car Service, so you can compare costs and have more options. Choose the type of service you want with the correct number of passengers. Once a price comes up and you're happy, click "Reserve Now"
  • Step 3 - It's always a good idea to enter your name, cell phone and email to save your quote and automatically get a copy sent to your email. That way we can easily look up your quote by name when you call and finish up your reservation when you're ready. Just click "Continue"
  • Step 4 - The website won't actually book anything until you enter a credit or debit card on the final booking screen. You will automatically receive a confirmation email with all the details after you click "Confirm My Reservation".

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How do I save money?

Please enter the full address to get the most accurate rates between PHX and Gila Bend AZ or vice versa. Book a round trip and you'll get 10% off each way. If it's a one way you can use promo code ONLINE to save 10%. This promo code is only valid on one way trips. If you're booking a round trip you automatically save 10% each way, so you can use discount code NONSTOP instead to get a free upgrade to non-stop.

What are the benefits of using our service?

Door to door service is included on all our trips. Usually trips are non-stop in a nicer vehicle. We can pick you up at your home anytime 24/7. We normally take you straight home, which is very different from other companies that leave you at a bus stop and stop and wait at intermediate points for hours. We also don't pack you in with 8-15 people you don't know and stop everywhere.

Does it cost anything to make changes to my reservation?

You can always change the date and time of your reservation at no cost. If you don't know the exact address, you can enter the city for now to reserve it, and give us the full address later. If you don't know your flight number, you can estimate the time and update the flight number and time later via phone, email or text.

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Our Better Vehicles

What type of vehicle will pick me up?

We can send a shuttle (4+ passengers) or a nice car (1-3 passengers) anytime and take you to or from any address in Arizona, not just the airport. Our vehicles are clean and newer. Most vehicles are luxury and full size. We have Mercedes Sprinters, Chrysler 300's, Lexus ES300 Hybrids, Lincoln MKZ's, and a variety of other vehicles to meet your needs.


Our Pickup Locations

Hi, your shuttle picks up where it says Prearranged. If you are in a wheelchair, do not allow your attendant to leave you anywhere except Prearranged. The signs are easy to see and they are always at the outer curb. Sometimes airport security will send people to the wrong place, so it's better to follow the directions below. The airport also won't allow drivers to walk more than 15 feet away from their vehicle or wait, so good communication is essential. Turn on your cell phone and take it off of airplane mode, so your driver can call or text you. If you don't recognize the number, it's probably your driver.


Terminal 3 Prearranged is across the crosswalk from Door 6 and to the right, south side of the building.


Terminal 4 Prearranged is across the crosswalk from Door 3, north side of the building, first floor. The sign says "Prearranged Vehicles 3 NORTH".


To and From Any Address (One Way)

What kind of transportation services do you offer?

We offer a shuttle from Phoenix to Gila Bend, and a shuttle from Gila Bend to Phoenix, and other types of transportation like black car and taxi. We customize our service to your needs by offering different options like shuttles, black car services, and taxi. We offer many types of vehicles, and different options to make your experience great.

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Things You Should Know

Does it make sense to take an Uber or Lyft?

Uber and Lyft drivers often cancel once they arrive at your house, because the app doesn't tell them where they are going until they arrive at your home. Usually drivers don't want to drive that far and not get paid for two hours to drive back, or they are unavailable to work for that long. This may result in you missing your flight after 2-3 of them cancel in a row, and they charge you $5 for each cancellation. You then try to contact Uber or Lyft over the next week to get a refund, and they don't even have a phone number.

Another thing to consider is that Uber and Lyft drivers are never interviewed, so you may get a depressed guy complaining about his life, a tiny car with no leg room or a creeper. Uber and Lyft also do not train their drivers and the airport is moderately confusing to most people, so they usually have no idea where to go.


How reliable is the Greyhound bus or an Arizona shuttle with a lot of people?

Companies that do shared rides will try to pick you up an hour or two earlier, but they make no promises about when you will actually get to the airport. If you're on a tight schedule, the shared ride option with Arizona shuttle or the Greyhound is probably not a good idea. Extra stops and scheduling with other passengers can either make you too early or potentially late. Even with great drivers, passengers can be unpredictable and end up making everyone miss their flight.

Gila Bend AZ is a little town in Arizona with a population of 2,071 people. Passing through Gila Bend will take you to Yuma AZ, which is a 1 hour and 41 minute drive (116 miles).

The distance between Phoenix AZ and Gila Bend AZ is 68.6 miles, which is a 1 hour and 19 minute drive. Gila Bend Shuttle can service all your driving need to and from anywhere in Arizona!

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Comparison of Gila Bend to Phoenix Travel Options

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Driving Distance and Travel Time from Gila Bend to Phoenix

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Route Overview: Major Highways and Local Landmarks

- Discuss US‑60, I‑8, I‑10, SR‑85, towns, landmarks. 3.

Travel Options Compared: Driving vs. Shuttle vs. Bus

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Why Choose a Shuttle Service for Gila Bend to Phoenix?

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How to Book a Shuttle from Gila Bend to Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Contact Information and Special Offers

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for answer. We'll include contact info at the end. We must ensure we use inline citations where appropriate. For example: (source: distance-cities.com). That is allowed. We must ensure we do not invent any facts not provided. Use only the given facts. We must be careful with the distance. The public facts say "Gila Bend and Phoenix are 1 hour 25 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop." That's a travel time, not distance. But they also gave distance numbers: 34.24 miles? Actually they gave "This location is 34.24 miles away from Gila Bend, AZ and Phoenix, AZ". That seems like maybe the halfway point is 34.24 miles away from each? But earlier they said Buckeye is 34 miles from Gila Bend and 36 miles from Phoenix. So total distance is 70 miles. So we can state "The total driving distance between Gila Bend and Phoenix is approximately 70 miles." That is consistent with typical distance. We can also state "The route is about 70 miles, which takes roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes without traffic." That matches given. We can also state "The estimated cost of fuel for this trip is about $11.97, based on an average gas price of $4.35 per gallon." Use the numbers. We can also state "The trip generates roughly 53.89 pounds of CO2, which equates to about 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile." We can also state "The halfway point between Gila Bend and Phoenix is Buckeye, AZ, located about 34 miles from Gila Bend and 36 miles from Phoenix." We can also mention "Travel times to Buckeye are about 35 minutes from Gila Bend and 40 minutes from Phoenix." We can also mention "Rush hour can add 15-45 minutes, averaging about 30 minutes." We must incorporate these. We must also incorporate "2 hours and 45 minutes before your flight is normally enough time, given the 1 hour 10 minute drive plus buffer." We must incorporate "Shuttle drivers typically pick up 30 minutes after domestic flights land, 45 minutes after international flights." We must incorporate "Our drivers are normally 5-10 minutes early." We must incorporate "We offer 24/7 flexible scheduling." We must incorporate "Round trips save you 10%." We must incorporate "Our company has over 100,000 customers and more than 5 years in business." We must incorporate "Our main office is 5 minutes from PHX in Phoenix." We must incorporate "Phone: (480) 710-3441." We must incorporate "Address: 4600 E Washington St Ste 300 Phoenix, AZ 85034." We must incorporate "Testimonials and reviews are available on our website." We must incorporate "We own Gila Bend to Phoenix Shuttle." We must incorporate "Our drivers are professional with more than 10 years experience." We must incorporate "We have drivers all over the State of Arizona." We must incorporate "We are a 2018-2023 Travel and Hospitality Award Winner." We must incorporate "Our service is flexible, we pick you up on your schedule." We must incorporate "We normally pick you up 30 minutes after your plane lands for domestic flights, 45 minutes after for international flights." We must incorporate "Pickup times automatically adjust for flight delays." We must incorporate "Trips to and from Gila Bend in normal traffic are about 1 hour 10 minutes versus 2 hours 30 minutes on the bus or a shuttle with a bunch of people." We must incorporate "Rush hour in Phoenix will normally add 15-45 minutes (30 minutes on average)." We must incorporate "2 hours and 45 minutes before is normally enough time." We must incorporate "PHX recommends you to be there 2 hours early to get through security and to your plane." We must incorporate "Boarding usually starts 30 minutes before your plane takes off." We must incorporate "So if the drive from Gila Bend to Phoenix takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, then 2 hours and 45 minutes before your flight takes off is normally good." We must incorporate "Most of our shuttle drivers have been driving professionally with the public for more than 10 years." We must incorporate "Our Great Company With more than 100,000 customers and more than 5 years in business, Airport Shuttle of Phoenix owns Gila Bend to Phoenix Shuttle, and has drivers all over the State of Arizona." We must incorporate "Our main office is 5 minutes from PHX in Phoenix, AZ." We must incorporate "Main Office 4600 E Washington St Ste 300 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: (480) 710-3441" We must incorporate "2018 to 202