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

From Tempe to Buckeye by bus and light rail

To get from Tempe to Buckeye in Phoenix, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Mcdowell/Central Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 685 bus from 95th Av & Palm Ln station to Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min.

214min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 1717
Bus - 685685
Walk to Buckeye
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
    Mcdowell/Central Ave
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Central Av
    ID 11452
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Pebble Creek+Mcdowell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & 95th Av
    ID 16725
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th Av & Palm Ln
    ID 17512
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Ajo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center
    ID 17115
    105 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buckeye
    Walk to
    Buckeye
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Phoenix.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Tempe to Buckeye

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Buckeye, Phoenix is approximately 51.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe to Buckeye 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 Buckeye, Phoenix

Buckeye is located at Buckeye, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center.

Bus stations close to Buckeye:

  • Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 17, Bus line 685.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Tempe to Buckeye 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 2 bus lines till Metro Pkwy station near Buckeye in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Tempe and Buckeye in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 3 hr 34 min.

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

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

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More