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ELP

El Paso International Airport

El Paso, United States

Where to start
Uber / Lyft

West Texas airport on the US-Mexico border. Rideshare and taxis are the primary options. Sun Metro bus provides limited transit service.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient to downtown El Paso and Fort Bliss area

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteDesignated TNC zone outside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Lyft

rideshare

Alternative rideshare

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame TNC zone outside terminal.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app alternative

AvailabilityAvailable during operating hours
Pickup NoteTaxi stand outside baggage claim.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Rideshare pickup in the designated TNC zone outside the terminal.

Taxi

Licensed taxis at the taxi stand outside baggage claim.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles depart from outside the terminal.

Transit

Sun Metro bus Route 33 connects to downtown El Paso. Limited frequency.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The border with Ciudad Juárez, Mexico is visible from parts of El Paso.
  • Cross-border rides to Ciudad Juárez require pre-arranged transport — most Uber drivers won't cross the border.
  • Sun Metro Brio bus 50 connects ELP to downtown El Paso.
  • Summer heat (100°F+) makes outdoor wait at the rideshare zone uncomfortable — wait inside until your driver is 1 minute out.
  • ELP rideshare wait jumps when several flights land at once — give it 5-10 minutes after landing for the surge to ease before requesting.