Explore the Stars at Lowell Observatory

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From the Flagstaff Downtown Connection Center, take the Mountain Line Bus Route 10 (the Verde Lynx line) towards the Observatory. The bus stop is located at 200 W Phoenix Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Make sure to check the current bus schedule for the latest times. The ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Get off at the 'Lowell Observatory' stop, which is directly outside the observatory.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer to ride a bike, you can rent one from a local bike shop in downtown Flagstaff. From the downtown area, head west on Route 66. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with W Mars Hill Rd. Turn right on W Mars Hill Rd and follow it to the observatory. The ride is about 2.5 miles and takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on your speed. There are bike racks available at the observatory for parking.

• Walking

  For those who enjoy walking, you can make your way to Lowell Observatory by starting from downtown Flagstaff. Head west on Route 66 until you reach the intersection with W Mars Hill Rd. Turn right and continue walking up W Mars Hill Rd. The observatory is approximately 2.5 miles from downtown, which should take about 50-60 minutes on foot. Be prepared for a gradual incline as you approach the observatory.

• Rideshare Services

  You can use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get to Lowell Observatory from anywhere in Flagstaff. Simply request a ride through your preferred app and input 'Lowell Observatory, 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001' as your destination. The ride will typically take about 10-15 minutes, depending on your pickup location and traffic.