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

By bus and light rail

To get from Tempe to Gilbert 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 Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

117min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 9696
Bus - 156156
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 16489
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Asu Polytechnic
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd
    ID 16516
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tempe to Gilbert

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Gilbert, Phoenix is approximately 19.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe to Gilbert 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 Gilbert, Phoenix

Gilbert is located at Gilbert, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd.

Bus stations close to Gilbert:

  • Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd
  • Williams Field Rd & Val Vista Dr
  • Val Vista Dr & Pecos Rd

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 96, Bus line 156.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Tempe and Gilbert 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 57 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Tempe to Gilbert 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 Gilbert in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Tempe and Gilbert in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Tempe to Gilbert costs $4.00.

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