How to get from Tempe to Avondale by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Tempe to Avondale in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Van Buren/Central Ave station. Next, take the 3 bus from Van Buren St & 2nd Av station to Civic Center Dr & 114th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

114min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 33
Leaves from Veterans Way/College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Van Buren/Central Ave
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Buren St & 2nd Av
    ID 16226
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    4th St+La Canada
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Civic Center Dr & 114th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center Dr & 114th Av
    ID 10296
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Tempe to Avondale in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from University Dr & Forest Av station to University Dr & Priest Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Phoenix Zoo station to Civic Center Dr & 114th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

140min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 5656
Bus - 33
Leaves from University Dr & Forest Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Dr & Forest Av
    ID 12183
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    South Mountain Cc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr & Priest Dr
    ID 12189
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Priest Dr & University Dr
    ID 13625
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Botanical Garden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Phoenix Zoo
    ID 10245
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    4th St+La Canada
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Civic Center Dr & 114th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center Dr & 114th Av
    ID 10296
    101 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tempe to Avondale

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Avondale, Phoenix is approximately 23.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe to Avondale by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Phoenix – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tempe

Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Tempe Tc.

Bus stations close to Tempe:

  • Tempe Tc
  • 5th St & Myrtle Av
  • Mill Av & 5th St

Public transit stations close to Avondale, Phoenix

Avondale is located at Avondale, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Civic Center Dr & 114th Av.

Bus stations close to Avondale:

  • Civic Center Dr & 114th Av
  • Van Buren St & 111th Av
  • Avondale Bl & Van Buren St

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Tempe to Avondale in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from University Dr & Forest Av station to University Dr & Priest Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Phoenix Zoo station to Civic Center Dr & 114th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

140min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 5656
Bus - 33
Leaves from University Dr & Forest Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Dr & Forest Av
    ID 12183
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    South Mountain Cc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr & Priest Dr
    ID 12189
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Priest Dr & University Dr
    ID 13625
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Botanical Garden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Phoenix Zoo
    ID 10245
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    4th St+La Canada
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Civic Center Dr & 114th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center Dr & 114th Av
    ID 10296
    101 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Avondale?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tempe to Avondale?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 56, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Tempe and Avondale in Phoenix?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Tempe to Avondale in Phoenix?

    The RAIL light rail line goes from Veterans Way/College station near Tempe to Metro Pkwy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Metro Pkwy station near Avondale in Phoenix

  • How long does it take to travel from Tempe to Avondale in Phoenix by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Tempe and Avondale in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Tempe to get to Avondale in Phoenix?

    Get on the RAIL light rail from the Veterans Way/College station near Tempe in Phoenix.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Tempe and Avondale in Phoenix?

    Get off the light rail at the Metro Pkwy stop, which is closest to Avondale in Phoenix.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Tempe to Avondale?

    The ride from Tempe to Avondale costs $4.00.

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