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How to get from Tempe to Fountain Hills by bus and light rail?

From Tempe to Fountain Hills by bus and light rail

To get from Tempe to Fountain Hills 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 Van Buren/Central Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 535 bus and finally take the 515 bus from Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station to La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 535535
Bus - 515515
Walk to Fountain Hills
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
    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 & 1st Av
    ID 10342
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    Power Rd Pnr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Fountain Hills Pnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fountain Hills
    Walk to
    Fountain Hills
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tempe to Fountain Hills by bus and light rail via RAIL, 136 and 515

To get from Tempe to Fountain Hills 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 Gilbert Rd/Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 136 bus and finally take the 515 bus from Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station to La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 136136
Bus - 515515
Walk to Fountain Hills
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
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
    ID 18718
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd & Main St
    ID 16204
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 136136
    Wait for bus
    136
    Mcdowell+Gilbert Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Fountain Hills Pnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fountain Hills
    Walk to
    Fountain Hills
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tempe to Fountain Hills

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Fountain Hills, Phoenix is approximately 42.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe to Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills, Phoenix

Fountain Hills is located at Fountain Hills, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library.

Bus stations close to Fountain Hills:

  • La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

Alternative route from Tempe to Fountain Hills by bus and light rail via RAIL, 136 and 515

To get from Tempe to Fountain Hills 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 Gilbert Rd/Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 136 bus and finally take the 515 bus from Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station to La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 136136
Bus - 515515
Walk to Fountain Hills
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
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
    ID 18718
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd & Main St
    ID 16204
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 136136
    Wait for bus
    136
    Mcdowell+Gilbert Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Fountain Hills Pnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fountain Hills
    Walk to
    Fountain Hills
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Fountain Hills?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 535, Bus line 515.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tempe to Fountain Hills?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 136, Bus line 515.

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

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

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

    The RAIL light rail line goes from Veterans Way/College station near Tempe to Metro Pkwy station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Metro Pkwy station near Fountain Hills in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Tempe and Fountain Hills in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Metro Pkwy stop, which is closest to Fountain Hills in Phoenix.

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