How to get from Veterans Way/College to Central City by bus and light rail?

From Veterans Way/College to Central City by bus and light rail

To get from Veterans Way/College to Central City 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 24th St/Washington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 13 bus from Buckeye Rd & 24th St station to Buckeye Rd & 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

48min$4.00
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 7070
Bus - 1313
Walk to Central City
Leaves from Veterans Way/College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    24th St/Washington
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    24th St & Washington St
    ID 14505
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    24th St+Baseline Pnr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    24th St & Buckeye Rd
    ID 15917
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckeye Rd & 24th St
    ID 11012
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    75th Ave+Buckeye
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buckeye Rd & 13th St
    ID 11017
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Central City
    Walk to
    Central City
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Veterans Way/College to Central City by bus and light rail via RAIL and 7

To get from Veterans Way/College to Central City in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Van Buren/Central Ave station. Next, take the 7 bus from Van Buren St & Central Av station to 7th St & Sherman St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

60min$4.00
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 77
Walk to Central City
Leaves from Veterans Way/College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
  • 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 & Central Av
    ID 18199
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Dobbins+7th St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St & Sherman St
    ID 10609
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Central City
    Walk to
    Central City
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Veterans Way/College to Central City

The distance between Veterans Way/College, Phoenix and Central City, Phoenix is approximately 8.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Veterans Way/College to Central City 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 Veterans Way/College

Veterans Way/College is located at Veterans Way/College, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Tempe Tc.

Bus stations close to Veterans Way/College:

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

Public transit stations close to Central City, Phoenix

Central City is located at Central City, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Rental Car Center Station.

Bus stations close to Central City:

  • Buckeye Rd & 14th St
  • 12th St & Jefferson St
  • Buckeye Rd & 7th St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Veterans Way/College to Central City by bus and light rail via RAIL and 7

To get from Veterans Way/College to Central City in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Van Buren/Central Ave station. Next, take the 7 bus from Van Buren St & Central Av station to 7th St & Sherman St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

60min$4.00
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 77
Walk to Central City
Leaves from Veterans Way/College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
  • 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 & Central Av
    ID 18199
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Dobbins+7th St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St & Sherman St
    ID 10609
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Central City
    Walk to
    Central City
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Veterans Way/College to Central City?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 70, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Veterans Way/College to Central City?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Veterans Way/College and Central City?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Veterans Way/College to Central City?

    The RAIL light rail line goes from Metro Pkwy station near Veterans Way/College in Tempe to 24th St/Washington station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 24th St/Washington station near Central City in Phoenix.

  • How long does it take to travel from Veterans Way/College to Central City by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Veterans Way/College in Tempe and Central City in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Veterans Way/College to get to Central City?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Veterans Way/College and Central City?

    Get off the light rail at the 24th St/Washington stop, which is closest to Central City in Phoenix.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Veterans Way/College to Central City?

    The ride from Veterans Way/College to Central City costs $4.00.

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