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

By bus and light rail

To get from Tempe to Mesa in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Gilbert Rd/Main St station. Next, 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 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

87min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 4040
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 Tc
    ID 11820
    180 yd • 3 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
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Phoenix.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Tempe to Mesa

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Mesa, Phoenix is approximately 17.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe 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 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 Mesa, Phoenix

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

Bus stations close to Mesa:

  • Power Rd & Hampton Av
  • Superstition Springs Tc
  • Southern Av & Mall Entrance West

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Tempe 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 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Tempe to Mesa 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 one bus line till Gilbert Rd/Main St station near Mesa in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Tempe and Mesa in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The ride from Tempe to Mesa costs $4.00.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More