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Getting to and from Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)

Mesa, Arizona KIWA #104 US airport by passengers

Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at IWA.

Ways to reach IWA

  • Taxi

    Taxis

    Taxis are available without reservation on the curb outside baggage claim. Yellow Cab AZ (480-888-8888) and VIP Taxi (602-300-3000) serve the airport. A third-party guide estimates about $20 to $25 to Mesa and about $60 to downtown Phoenix.

  • Rideshare

    Uber and Lyft

    Rideshare pickup is on the designated curb between baggage claim and the Rental Ready Lot. Peer-to-peer rentals such as Turo are picked up in one of the three parking lots.

  • Bus

    Valley Metro Route 184 (Power Road)

    Stops outside baggage claim. It runs north along Power Road to the Mountain View area of Mesa and does not go to downtown Phoenix, so it is best for local trips.

  • Shuttle and sedan

    Pre-arranged shuttles and sedans

    Shuttles, sedans and limousines must be booked in advance. Providers listed by the airport include Airport Shuttle of Phoenix, Sun City Express and several sedan services.

  • Rental car

    Rental cars

    Rental counters are in baggage claim. Alamo National, Enterprise and Hertz are on-site, according to the airport FAQ. Pick up your car in the Rental Ready Lot near the terminal and return it to the Return Lot at Sossaman Road and Texas Avenue.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from the airport to Phoenix?

Taxis wait outside baggage claim, and Uber and Lyft pick up at the curb between baggage claim and the Rental Ready Lot. The Valley Metro Route 184 bus does not go to downtown Phoenix, so most travelers use a taxi, rideshare or a pre-arranged shuttle.