How far is it from Sedona to Mesa?

The drive from Sedona to Mesa is about 135 mi.

How long does the Sedona to Mesa shuttle take?

The typical drive time from Sedona to Mesa is 2 hours 10 mins in normal traffic, and up to 2 hours 30 mins during rush hour. Our private shuttle tracks your flight and plans around traffic so you arrive on time.

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How is Your Service Different?

Any Address - We pick you up at home, hotel or PHX.
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 shuttle 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 (PHX)

What is your daily schedule?

We pick you up on your schedule 24/7. Our professional shuttle drivers are normally 5-10 minutes early at your home, or right on time at Sky Harbor. You get to pick the time we pick you up.

What is my pickup time at Sky Harbor?

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

What happens if my flight arrives early?

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 a Sedona to Mesa Shuttle 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 Sedona?

Trips to and from Sedona in normal traffic are about 1 hour and 40 minutes versus about 3 hours and 30 mins on the bus or an airport shuttle with a bunch of people. Rush hour will normally add 15-45 minutes (30 mins on the average).

What time should I be picked up?

3 hours and 30 minutes before is normally enough time. PHX 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 mins is normally enough time. So if the drive from Sedona to Phoenix takes about 2 hours, then 3 and a half hours before your flight takes off is normally good.

Our Better Drivers

Who are your drivers?

Most of our shuttle 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 shuttle drivers are also professional tour guides that go to the Grand Canyon, and many other destinations.

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

We also train them by driving them through PHX, 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 5 years in business, Airport Shuttle of Phoenix owns Sedona to Mesa Shuttle, and has drivers all over the State of Arizona. Our main office is 5 minutes from PHX in Phoenix, AZ.

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Sedona to Mesa AZ: Quick Route Overview

If you’re planning a trip from Sedona to Mesa, AZ, the most common question is “how far is it and how long will it take?” According to route‑planning data, the direct drive from Mesa to Sedona covers 131 miles (211 km) and should take about 2 hours 2 minutes in normal traffic (Source: Wanderlog). The estimated cost of fuel for this journey is roughly $23.13, based on an average U.S. regular‑gas price of $4.35 per gallon (Source: MapQuest). During the drive, an average car will emit approximately 104.16 pounds of CO₂, which translates to about 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile (Source: MapQuest). These numbers give you a clear, answer‑first snapshot before you dive into the details.

Driving Details: Route, Highways, and Landmarks

Primary Route: I‑17 & US‑60

The quickest path follows Interstate 17 (I‑17) north‑south and U.S. Route 60 (US‑60) east‑west. From Sedona, you’ll head north on US‑89A (the historic Oak Creek Canyon highway) for about 13 miles to Flagstaff, then merge onto I‑17 south toward Phoenix. Once you reach the Phoenix metropolitan area, you’ll transition onto US‑60 east, which runs directly through Tempe and into Mesa. This corridor passes several notable landmarks:

Montezuma Castle National Monument – A short detour off I‑17 near Camp Verde, offering a glimpse of ancient Sinagua dwellings.
Tempe Town Lake – Located just off US‑60, perfect for a quick stroll or paddle‑boarding.
Downtown Scottsdale – Known for its upscale galleries, boutique shops, and the famous Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row – A vibrant arts district accessible from I‑10, which intersects with US‑60 near downtown Phoenix.

Alternative Scenic Route: US‑89A, US‑260 & SR‑87

If you prefer a slower, more picturesque drive, you can stay on US‑89A south through the red‑rock country of Sedona, continue onto US‑260 west through Cottonwood, and then pick up State Route 87 (SR‑87) north toward Payson before heading east on US‑60 into Mesa. This loop adds roughly 30 minutes but rewards you with views of the Verde River valley, the historic town of Jerome (once a bustling copper‑mining hub), and the charming streets of Cottonwood, known for its wine tasting rooms and the nearby Dead Horse Ranch State Park. The alternate route also lets you stop at Prescott, a city celebrated for its Victorian‑era downtown and the iconic Whiskey Row.

Time & Cost Breakdown

Understanding the practical details helps you budget for the trip. Below is a concise table summarizing the key metrics for the primary route:

Metric	Value	Source
Distance (Mesa ↔ Sedona)	131 mi (211 km)	Wanderlog
Drive Time (no traffic)	2 hrs 2 min	Wanderlog
Estimated Fuel Cost	$23.13	MapQuest
CO₂ Emissions (average car)	104.16 lb	MapQuest
CO₂ per Mile	0.79 lb	MapQuest

Halfway Point: Black Canyon City

For travelers who want to break up the drive, Black Canyon City, AZ, sits almost exactly midway between Sedona and Mesa. According to distance‑calculations, Black Canyon City is 70 mi from Sedona and 62 mi from Mesa (Source: distance‑cities.com). It takes roughly 1 hour 8 minutes to reach from Sedona and 1 hour 3 minutes from Mesa. This small community offers basic amenities, a few local diners, and easy access to the Black Canyon Trail, a popular spot for hikers and mountain bikers.

Top Stops Along the Way

Whether you’re seeking culture, food, or outdoor adventure, the corridor between Sedona and Mesa is dotted with attractions that make the drive worthwhile.

Tempe

Tempe is only a few minutes off the main route and about 10% of the way to Sedona. The city is famous for the Tempe Center for the Arts, a world‑class venue hosting concerts, theater, and visual‑art exhibits. You can also rent a bike or walk along the Tempe Town Lake promenade, where paddleboats and riverside cafés create a relaxed atmosphere.

Scottsdale

Located 6 minutes off the main route, Scottsdale represents 14% of the journey to Sedona. It’s renowned for its luxurious spa resorts and championship golf courses, such as TPC Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Art District showcases galleries featuring Native American art, contemporary pieces, and southwestern crafts.

Phoenix

As the capital of Arizona, Phoenix is the most popular city on this route, situated 3 minutes off the main route and 17% of the way to Sedona. Visitors can explore the Heard Museum for Native American culture, stroll through the Desert Botanical Garden, or enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Roosevelt Row. The city’s sunny climate also makes it a hub for outdoor activities, from hot‑air balloon rides to desert hiking.

Glendale

Glendale lies 9 miles northwest of Phoenix and is 10 minutes off the main route, about 25% of the way to Sedona. Sports fans appreciate the State Farm Stadium (home of the Arizona Cardinals) and the Gila River Arena. The historic downtown area features antique shops and the acclaimed Cerreta Candy Company.

Prescott

Prescott is 44 minutes off the main route, roughly 60% of the way to Sedona. Known as “The Old West Town,” Prescott offers the Sharlot Hall Museum, the Prescott Historic Downtown with its famous Whiskey Row, and scenic drives around Goldwater Lake. The city’s mild climate and pine‑forested surroundings provide a refreshing contrast to the desert lower elevations.

Jerome

Jerome, perched on a hillside 26 minutes off the main route, is 76% of the way to Sedona. Once a thriving copper‑mining town, it now hosts art galleries, eclectic boutiques, and the Jerome State Historic Park, which recounts its mining heritage.

Cottonwood

Cottonwood is located about 15 minutes off the main route and is close to the halfway point. With a population around 11,265, it’s a gateway to the Verde Valley. Must‑see spots include the Old Town Cottonwood district, where you can sample local wines at tasting rooms, and the nearby Dead Horse Ranch State Park, offering canoeing, fishing, and picnic areas.

Getting to Mesa: Must‑See Destinations

Downtown Mesa & Cultural Sites

Once you arrive in Mesa, the city’s cultural offerings are worth exploring. The Mesa Arts Center hosts concerts, theater productions, and visual‑art exhibitions. The Arizona Museum of Natural History showcases dinosaur fossils, native wildlife, and Arizona’s mining history. For a taste of local flavor, stroll through the Mesa Fresh Market (held most weekends) where you can pick up local produce, artisan crafts, and street food.

Outdoor Recreation

Mesa’s desert landscape provides plenty of outdoor activities. Usery Mountain Regional Park features over 33 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with panoramic views of the Valley. The Salt River (reachable within a short drive) offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and wildlife viewing, especially for the famous Desert Bighorn Sheep. If you prefer a more leisurely experience, the

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Pricing / Fares (Sedona Arizona)

How much does it cost to go from Mesa or Sedona?

It depends on the addresses you enter and the number of people. 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". Choose the option called "Any Address" for non-airport transportation in between any two addresses in Arizona. Rates are total, not per person. 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 receive 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".
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Please enter the full address to get the most accurate rates between Mesa and Sedona. Book a round trip and you'll receive 10% off each way. If it's a one way 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 use discount code NONSTOP instead to receive 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 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.

Our Better Vehicles

What type of vehicle will pick me up?

We send an airport shuttle or SUV (4+ passengers) or a nice car (1-3 passengers) anytime and take you to or from any address in Arizona, not just PHX. 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

Your Sedona 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 security will send people to the wrong place, so it's better to follow the directions below. PHX 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 Sedona to Mesa Shuttle, and other types of transportation like black car and taxi. We customize our Phoenix shuttle 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. Enjoy day trips from PHX and see Montezuma Castle, Bell Rock and Slide Rock State Park.

Things You Should Know

Does it make sense to take an Uber or Lyft?

Uber and Lyft drivers often cancel once they arrive, because the app doesn't tell them where they are going until they arrive at your home or PHX. Usually they 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 PHX 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?

There are no Greyhound buses to Sedona, AZ. 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 Sky Harbor. 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.

Is Sedona near Phoenix? Not really, it's about an hour and 40 minutes by car. Other shuttles with a lot of people generally take about 3 hours to get to Sedona, AZ.

What airport do you fly into for Sedona Arizona? There are two airports available. Sedona airport doesn't provide passenger transportation. Flagstaff airport is closer than PHX Sky Harbor in Phoenix, AZ, but the cost is usually $250 to $350 more per person. In other words, it's a lot less to fly into Phoenix.

What is there to do in Sedona? Lots of amazing hikes and things to take pictures of like the red rocky mountains. Red dirt everywhere with beautiful green scenery. It's also a lot cooler than Phoenix. Weather is generally 10 degrees cooler. Lot of great restaurants, shopping and nicer hotels. Sedona is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Arizona. It's on par with the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Havasu Falls.

Which rim of the Grand Canyon is closest to Phoenix? The south rim is closest. Most people who visit the south rim stay in the village.

The scenic drive from Phoenix to Sedona Shuttle is either from the south from the cottonwood area or from the east via the exit off of highway 17. Before are really nice, you get to see a massive Catholic church and beautiful golden fields that seem to go on forever or beautiful red rocky scenery the other way. It just depends on your preference.

Personally, I think the drive from Sedona to Flagstaff is the nicest drive. It actually makes more sense to drive to Antelope Canyon in a day or two taking this route.

There is no train from Phoenix or Sedona. If you really want 2 ride the train, you can get a ride 2 Williams, AZ from Sedona and then ride the train into the Grand Canyon.

Phoenix to Sedona distance is 116.7 miles and normally takes an hour and forty minutes 2 drive there.