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How to get from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage in El Mirage, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the S light rail from College Ave/Apache station to Third St/Mill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 106 bus from Thelda Williams Tc station to 111th Av & Grand Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

174min$4.00
Light Rail - SS
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 106106
Walk to El Mirage
Leaves from College Ave/Apache

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    College Ave/Apache
  • 2
    Light Rail - SS
    Wait for light rail
    S
    Marina Heights/Rio Salado
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Third St/Mill
    ID 18839
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mill Ave/Third St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thelda Williams Tc
    ID 18906
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th Av & Grand Av
    ID 15783
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Mirage
    Walk to
    El Mirage
    North El Mirage Road
    1.82 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via JUPI, RAIL and 106

To get from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage in El Mirage, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the JUPI bus from Apache Bl & College Av station to Tempe Tc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 106 bus from Thelda Williams Tc station to 111th Av & Grand Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

197min$4.00
Bus - JUPIJUPI
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 106106
Walk to El Mirage
Leaves from Apache Bl & College Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    College Ave/Apache
  • 2
    Bus - JUPIJUPI
    Wait for bus
    JUPI
    Downtown Tempe/Asu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tempe Tc
    ID 14163
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thelda Williams Tc
    ID 18906
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th Av & Grand Av
    ID 15783
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Mirage
    Walk to
    El Mirage
    North El Mirage Road
    1.82 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage

The distance between College Ave/Apache, El Mirage and El Mirage, El Mirage is approximately 35.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from College Ave/Apache 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.

Public transit stations close to College Ave/Apache

College Ave/Apache is located at College Ave/Apache, El Mirage and the nearest public transit station is Apache Bl & College Av.

Bus stations close to College Ave/Apache:

  • Apache Bl & College Av
  • College Av & Apache Bl (Flag Zone)
  • Forest Av & Lemon St

Public transit stations close to El Mirage, El Mirage

El Mirage is located at North El Mirage Road, El Mirage and the nearest public transit station is Thunderbird Rd & Primrose.

Bus stations close to El Mirage:

  • Thunderbird Rd & Primrose

Alternative route by bus and light rail via JUPI, RAIL and 106

To get from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage in El Mirage, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the JUPI bus from Apache Bl & College Av station to Tempe Tc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 106 bus from Thelda Williams Tc station to 111th Av & Grand Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

197min$4.00
Bus - JUPIJUPI
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 106106
Walk to El Mirage
Leaves from Apache Bl & College Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    College Ave/Apache
  • 2
    Bus - JUPIJUPI
    Wait for bus
    JUPI
    Downtown Tempe/Asu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tempe Tc
    ID 14163
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thelda Williams Tc
    ID 18906
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th Av & Grand Av
    ID 15783
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Mirage
    Walk to
    El Mirage
    North El Mirage Road
    1.82 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line S, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 106.

  • What is the alternative route to get from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line JUPI, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 106.

  • Is there a direct light rail between College Ave/Apache and El Mirage?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage?

    The S light rail line goes from Marina Heights/Rio Salado station near College Ave/Apache in Tempe to Third St/Mill station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Third St/Mill station near El Mirage in El Mirage.

  • How long does it take to travel from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between College Ave/Apache in Tempe and El Mirage in El Mirage by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near College Ave/Apache to get to El Mirage?

    Get on the S light rail from the Marina Heights/Rio Salado station near College Ave/Apache in Tempe.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between College Ave/Apache and El Mirage?

    Get off the light rail at the Third St/Mill stop, which is closest to El Mirage in El Mirage.

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage?

    The ride from College Ave/Apache to El Mirage costs $4.00.

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