How to get from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage by bus and light rail?

From Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage by bus and light rail

To get from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 48 bus from Rio Salado Pkwy & Riverview Dr station to Tempe Tc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A light rail and finally take the 571 bus from Central Av & Van Buren St station to Thunderbird Rd & Primrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Rio Salado Pkwy & May may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to El Mirage on the Moovit app.

166min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Light Rail - AA
Bus - 571571
Walk to El Mirage
Leaves from Rio Salado Pkwy & Riverview Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rio Salado Pkwy & Riverview Dr
    ID 15674
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Priest+Baseline
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tempe Tc
    ID 11773
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AA
    Wait for light rail
    A
    Downtown Phoenix Hub
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St
    ID 19000
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av & Van Buren St
    ID 16884
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Surprise Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & Primrose
    ID 17126
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Mirage
    Walk to
    El Mirage
    North El Mirage Road
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage by bus and light rail via 30, A and 571

To get from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 30 bus from University Dr & May St station to University Dr & Rural Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A light rail and finally take the 571 bus from Central Av & Van Buren St station to Thunderbird Rd & Primrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Rio Salado Pkwy & May may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to El Mirage on the Moovit app.

173min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Light Rail - AA
Bus - 571571
Walk to El Mirage
Leaves from University Dr & May St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Dr & May St
    ID 12169
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    South Mountain Cc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr & Rural Rd
    ID 12179
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AA
    Wait for light rail
    A
    Downtown Phoenix Hub
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St
    ID 19000
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av & Van Buren St
    ID 16884
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Surprise Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & Primrose
    ID 17126
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Mirage
    Walk to
    El Mirage
    North El Mirage Road
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage

The distance between Rio Salado Pkwy & May and El Mirage is approximately 39.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Mirage – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rio Salado Pkwy & May) and destination (El Mirage), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage by bus and light rail via 30, A and 571

To get from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 30 bus from University Dr & May St station to University Dr & Rural Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A light rail and finally take the 571 bus from Central Av & Van Buren St station to Thunderbird Rd & Primrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Rio Salado Pkwy & May may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to El Mirage on the Moovit app.

173min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Light Rail - AA
Bus - 571571
Walk to El Mirage
Leaves from University Dr & May St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Dr & May St
    ID 12169
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    South Mountain Cc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr & Rural Rd
    ID 12179
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AA
    Wait for light rail
    A
    Downtown Phoenix Hub
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St
    ID 19000
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av & Van Buren St
    ID 16884
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Surprise Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & Primrose
    ID 17126
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Mirage
    Walk to
    El Mirage
    North El Mirage Road
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 48, Light Rail line A, Bus line 571.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 30, Light Rail line A, Bus line 571.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rio Salado Pkwy & May and El Mirage?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage?

    The 48 bus line goes from Rio Salado Pkwy & Riverview Dr station near Rio Salado Pkwy & May in Mesa to Priest+Baseline station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Priest+Baseline station near El Mirage.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Rio Salado Pkwy & May and El Mirage by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rio Salado Pkwy & May to get to El Mirage?

    Get on the 48 bus from the Rio Salado Pkwy & Riverview Dr stop near Rio Salado Pkwy & May in Mesa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rio Salado Pkwy & May and El Mirage?

    Get off the bus at the Priest+Baseline stop, which is closest to El Mirage.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage?

    The ride from Rio Salado Pkwy & May to El Mirage costs $7.25.

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