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ELP

El Paso International Airport

El Paso, United States

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Uber, Lyft, Andale Ride, permitted taxis, and Sun Metro Route 33 all have a role

Uber, Lyft, Andale Ride, permitted taxis, and Sun Metro Route 33 all have a role. Taxis are the strongest 24-hour fallback — staged directly outside baggage claim, available around the clock. Route 33 is the airport's transit connection. The airport does not publish an exact rideshare curb, so follow the app and current airport signage.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

App-based ride; follow the live app and airport pickup signs

AvailabilityAirport-listed provider; follow current app and airport signs.
Pickup NoteOfficially listed under Pre-Arranged Rides. No exact curb published; use live app/airport signs.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Officially listed under Pre-Arranged Rides.

AvailabilityAirport-listed provider; follow current app and airport signs.
Pickup NoteOfficially listed under Pre-Arranged Rides.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Andale Ride

taxi

Airport-listed pre-arranged taxi option

AvailabilityListed on the airport's Pre-Arranged Rides page and permitted taxi-company list.
Pickup NoteBook as a pre-arranged taxi and follow current airport pickup signage; no exact curb or door is published.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies

Permitted taxi

taxi

24-hour taxi pickup directly outside baggage claim

AvailabilityAirport-listed taxi service.
Pickup NoteLicensed by the City of El Paso and metered. Staging areas directly outside baggage claim, 24 hours. ~24 permitted operators.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Sun Metro Route 33

transit

Public transit between the airport and Five Points Transit Center

AvailabilityCheck the current schedule.
Pickup NoteSun Metro Route 33 connects the airport with Five Points Transit Center and does not operate on City-designated holidays. Check the current trip planner for stop and schedule details.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Pre-arranged commercial shuttle

shuttle

Regional shuttle service for El Paso and nearby destinations

AvailabilityArrange with the operator.
Pickup NoteServes El Paso, Las Cruces, Van Horn, Marfa, Alpine, and Ciudad Juárez. Courtesy hotel phone bank directly in front of baggage claim.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

The airport confirms Uber and Lyft but does not publish an exact curb. Follow the provider app and current airport pickup signage; no door number is published.

Taxi

Permitted taxis stage directly outside baggage claim and are available 24 hours; Andale Ride is classified as taxi.

Shuttle

Hotel and commercial shuttles are arranged through their operators; regional services include Las Cruces, Van Horn, Marfa, Alpine, and Ciudad Juárez.

Transit

Sun Metro Route 33 connects the airport with Five Points Transit Center. Check the current trip planner for stop and schedule details.

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Local Tips

  • Arriving very late: taxi is the most strongly documented 24-hour option.
  • Do not follow a guessed Uber/Lyft door; use the app and current airport signage.
  • Route 33 is the airport's bus connection, but it does not run on City-designated holidays — check before relying on it.
  • Pre-arrange regional shuttles for Las Cruces or other non-central destinations.
  • Do not plan to sleep in the terminal; it closes after the last departure.

Frequently asked questions

Is Uber available at ELP?

Yes — officially listed as a pre-arranged ride provider. Follow the app and current airport pickup signs.

Is there a city bus from El Paso airport?

Yes — Sun Metro Route 33 connects the airport with Five Points Transit Center. It does not run on City-designated holidays.

Are taxis available late at ELP?

Yes — taxis staged directly outside baggage claim are available 24 hours.