How to get from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage by bus and light rail?

78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage - Bus Schedule

The 81 bus from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage runs from 5:37 AM to 7:06 PM, with departures every 25-35 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage by bus and light rail

To get from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 81 bus from Hayden Rd & Mcdonald Dr station to Mcclintock Dr & Apache Bl 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 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and light rail schedule from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to El Mirage on the Moovit app.

193min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Light Rail - AA
Bus - 571571
Walk to El Mirage
Leaves from Hayden Rd & Mcdonald Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hayden Rd & Mcdonald Dr
    ID 15179
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Chandler Fashion Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcclintock Dr & Apache Bl
    ID 15198
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mcclintock/Apache Blvd
    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
    43 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 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage

The distance between 78th St & Mcdonald Dr and El Mirage is approximately 45.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr 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 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage

To check the bus and light rail schedule from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (78th St & Mcdonald Dr) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 81, Light Rail line A, Bus line 571.

  • Is there a direct bus between 78th St & Mcdonald Dr and El Mirage?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage?

    The 81 bus line goes from Hayden Rd & Mcdonald Dr station near 78th St & Mcdonald Dr in Scottsdale to Mcclintock Dr & Apache Bl station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Mcclintock Dr & Apache Bl station near El Mirage.

  • How long does it take to travel from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between 78th St & Mcdonald Dr and El Mirage by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to get to El Mirage?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Hayden Rd & Mcdonald Dr stop near 78th St & Mcdonald Dr in Scottsdale.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 78th St & Mcdonald Dr and El Mirage?

    Get off the bus at the Mcclintock Dr & Apache Bl stop, which is closest to El Mirage.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage?

    The ride from 78th St & Mcdonald Dr to El Mirage costs $7.25.

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