How to get from Phoenix to Mesa by bus and light rail?

From Phoenix to Mesa by bus and light rail

To get from Phoenix to Mesa in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Metro Pkwy station to Center/Main St station. Next, take the 40 bus from Main St & Center St station to Superstition Springs Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

166min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    790 yd • 10 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
    Center/Main St
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & Center St
    ID 12542
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Superstition Sprgs Tc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Superstition Springs Tc
    Ride to bus station
    Superstition Springs Tc
    ID 17521
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Phoenix to Mesa by bus and light rail via RAIL and 45

To get from Phoenix to Mesa in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Metro Pkwy station to Gilbert Rd/Main St station. Next, 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

164min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4545
Walk to Mesa
Leaves from Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    790 yd • 10 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
    110 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11852
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Superstition Springs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Superstition Springs Tc
    ID 17523
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mesa
    Walk to
    Mesa
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Phoenix to Mesa

The distance between Phoenix, Phoenix and Mesa, Phoenix is approximately 37.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Phoenix 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 Phoenix

Phoenix is located at Phoenix, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr.

Bus stations close to Phoenix:

  • Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr
  • Metro Pkwy W & Mission Ln
  • Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy

Public transit stations close to Mesa, Phoenix

Mesa is located at Mesa, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Superstition Springs Tc.

Bus stations close to Mesa:

  • Superstition Springs Tc
  • Superstition Springs Pnr
  • Power Rd & Hampton Av

Related Routes

Alternative route from Phoenix to Mesa by bus and light rail via RAIL and 45

To get from Phoenix to Mesa in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Metro Pkwy station to Gilbert Rd/Main St station. Next, 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

164min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4545
Walk to Mesa
Leaves from Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    790 yd • 10 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
    110 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11852
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Superstition Springs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Superstition Springs Tc
    ID 17523
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mesa
    Walk to
    Mesa
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Phoenix to Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Phoenix and Mesa in Phoenix?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Phoenix to Mesa in Phoenix?

    The RAIL light rail line goes from Metro Pkwy station near Phoenix to Gilbert Rd/Main St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gilbert Rd/Main St station near Mesa in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Phoenix and Mesa in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL light rail from the Metro Pkwy station near Phoenix in Phoenix.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Phoenix and Mesa in Phoenix?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Phoenix to Mesa?

    The ride from Phoenix to Mesa costs $4.00.

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