Student rides
Sonoran Desert Institute rides home, airport runs & game day
Tempe, Arizona· two-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Tempe and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Tempe connects to the relay grid near Phoenix, AZ (7 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Tempe → Prescott, AZ91 mi · $10–$20
- Tempe → Tucson, AZ125 mi · $15–$30
- Tempe → Flagstaff, AZ143 mi · $20–$35
- Tempe → Lake Havasu City, AZ171 mi · $20–$40
- Tempe → Yuma, AZ182 mi · $25–$40
- Tempe → Sierra Vista, AZ195 mi · $25–$45
- Tempe → Indio, CA277 mi · $35–$65
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Tempe
Sonoran Desert Institute student travel FAQ
- How do Sonoran Desert Institute students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Tempe bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Tempe cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.