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

By bus and light rail

To get from Tempe to Chandler 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 Sycamore/Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the 156 bus from Chandler Bl & Dobson Rd station to Chandler Bl & Country Club Wy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

109min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 9696
Bus - 156156
Walk to Chandler
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
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sycamore/Main St
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sycamore/Main St Tc
    ID 17519
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Fulton Ranch+Basha
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dobson Rd & Chandler Bl
    ID 15432
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chandler Bl & Dobson Rd
    ID 16565
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    48th St+Chandler
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chandler Bl & Country Club Wy
    ID 14650
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chandler
    Walk to
    Chandler
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via RAIL and 96

To get from Tempe to Chandler in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Sycamore/Main St station. Next, take the 96 bus from Sycamore/Main St Tc station to Dobson Rd & Frye Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

108min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 9696
Walk to Chandler
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
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sycamore/Main St
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sycamore/Main St Tc
    ID 17519
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Fulton Ranch+Basha
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dobson Rd & Frye Rd
    ID 12746
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chandler
    Walk to
    Chandler
    1.4 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tempe to Chandler

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler, Phoenix is approximately 14.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe to Chandler 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 Chandler, Phoenix

Chandler is located at Chandler, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Chandler Bl & Metro Bl.

Bus stations close to Chandler:

  • Chandler Bl & Metro Bl
  • Chandler Bl & Chandler Village Dr
  • Chandler Village Dr & Chandler Bl

Alternative route by bus and light rail via RAIL and 96

To get from Tempe to Chandler in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Sycamore/Main St station. Next, take the 96 bus from Sycamore/Main St Tc station to Dobson Rd & Frye Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

108min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 9696
Walk to Chandler
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
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sycamore/Main St
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sycamore/Main St Tc
    ID 17519
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Fulton Ranch+Basha
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dobson Rd & Frye Rd
    ID 12746
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chandler
    Walk to
    Chandler
    1.4 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 96, Bus line 156.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 96.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

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

    The RAIL light rail line goes from Veterans Way/College station near Tempe to Gilbert Rd/Main St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Gilbert Rd/Main St station near Chandler in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Tempe and Chandler in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Gilbert Rd/Main St stop, which is closest to Chandler in Phoenix.

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

    The ride from Tempe to Chandler costs $4.00.

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