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How to get from Sun City to Mesa by bus and light rail?

From Sun City to Mesa by bus and light rail

To get from Sun City to Mesa in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 106 bus from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station to Thelda Williams Tc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 40 bus from Main St & Center St station to Superstition Springs Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

218min$4.00
Bus - 106106
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sun City
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Dunlap+3rd St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thelda Williams Tc
    ID 18907
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    130 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
    Center/Main St
    102 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & Center St
    ID 12542
    50 yd • 1 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
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sun City to Mesa by bus and light rail via 106, RAIL and 45

To get from Sun City to Mesa in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 106 bus from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station to Thelda Williams Tc 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 52 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

232min$4.00
Bus - 106106
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4545
Walk to Mesa
Leaves from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sun City
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Dunlap+3rd St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thelda Williams Tc
    ID 18907
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    130 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
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11852
    170 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
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Public transit directions from Sun City to Mesa

The distance between Sun City, Phoenix and Mesa, Phoenix is approximately 51.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sun City 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 Sun City

Sun City is located at Sun City, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Thunderbird Bl & 105th Av.

Bus stations close to Sun City:

  • Thunderbird Bl & 105th Av
  • Thunderbird Bl & Del Webb Bl
  • 103rd Av & Thunderbird Rd

Public transit stations close to Mesa, Phoenix

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

Bus stations close to Mesa:

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

Alternative route from Sun City to Mesa by bus and light rail via 106, RAIL and 45

To get from Sun City to Mesa in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 106 bus from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station to Thelda Williams Tc 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 52 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

232min$4.00
Bus - 106106
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4545
Walk to Mesa
Leaves from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sun City
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Dunlap+3rd St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thelda Williams Tc
    ID 18907
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    130 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
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11852
    170 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sun City to Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 106, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sun City to Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 106, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sun City 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 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sun City to Mesa in Phoenix?

    The 106 bus line goes from Dunlap+3rd St station near Sun City to Thelda Williams Tc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Thelda Williams Tc station near Mesa in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Sun City and Mesa in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sun City to get to Mesa in Phoenix?

    Get on the 106 bus from the Dunlap+3rd St stop near Sun City in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Thelda Williams Tc stop, which is closest to Mesa in Phoenix.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Sun City to Mesa?

    The ride from Sun City to Mesa costs $4.00.

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