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How to get from El Mirage to Mesa by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from El Mirage to Mesa in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 571 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av station to Van Buren St & 2nd Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 45 bus from Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station to Superstition Springs Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

183min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 571571
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4545
Walk to Mesa
Leaves from Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av
    ID 17457
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    State Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 2nd Av
    ID 16226
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
    ID 18718
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11852
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Superstition Springs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Superstition Springs Tc
    ID 17523
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mesa
    Walk to
    Mesa
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 571, RAIL and 40

To get from El Mirage to Mesa in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 571 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av station to Van Buren St & 2nd Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 40 bus from Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station to Superstition Springs Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

185min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 571571
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av
    ID 17457
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    State Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 2nd Av
    ID 16226
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
    ID 18718
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11820
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Superstition Sprgs Tc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Superstition Springs Tc
    Ride to bus station
    Superstition Springs Tc
    ID 17521
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Mirage to Mesa

The distance between El Mirage, Phoenix and Mesa, Phoenix is approximately 53.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Mirage to Mesa 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 El Mirage

El Mirage is located at El Mirage, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av.

Bus stations close to El Mirage:

  • Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av

Public transit stations close to Mesa, Phoenix

Mesa is located at Mesa, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Baseline Rd & Power Rd.

Bus stations close to Mesa:

  • Baseline Rd & Power Rd
  • Power Rd & Hampton Av
  • Power Rd & Baseline Rd

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 571, RAIL and 40

To get from El Mirage to Mesa in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 571 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av station to Van Buren St & 2nd Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 40 bus from Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station to Superstition Springs Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

185min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 571571
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av
    ID 17457
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    State Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 2nd Av
    ID 16226
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
    ID 18718
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11820
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Superstition Sprgs Tc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Superstition Springs Tc
    Ride to bus station
    Superstition Springs Tc
    ID 17521
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Mirage to Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 571, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 45.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Mirage to Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 571, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Mirage and Mesa in Phoenix?

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

  • Which bus line goes from El Mirage to Mesa in Phoenix?

    The 571 bus line goes from Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av station near El Mirage to State Capitol station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till State Capitol station near Mesa in Phoenix

  • How long does it take to travel from El Mirage to Mesa in Phoenix by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between El Mirage and Mesa in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Mirage to get to Mesa in Phoenix?

    Get on the 571 bus from the Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av stop near El Mirage in Phoenix.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Mirage and Mesa in Phoenix?

    Get off the bus at the State Capitol stop, which is closest to Mesa in Phoenix.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from El Mirage to Mesa?

    The ride from El Mirage to Mesa costs $7.25.

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