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

By bus and light rail

To get from El Mirage to Phoenix in Phoenix, take the 571 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 129th Av station to Van Buren St & 2nd Av station. Next, take the RAIL light rail from Van Buren/Central Ave station to Metro Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

116min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 571571
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Phoenix
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/Central Ave
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from El Mirage to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 3 bus and finally take the 27 bus from 27th Av & Van Buren St station to 29th Av & Dunlap Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

134min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 571571
Bus - 33
Bus - 2727
Walk to Phoenix
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
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    35th Ave+Van Buren
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 27th Av
    ID 10411
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    27th Av & Van Buren St
    ID 11679
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Bell Rd+29th Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    29th Av & Dunlap Av
    ID 11097
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Mirage to Phoenix

The distance between El Mirage, Phoenix and Phoenix, Phoenix is approximately 37.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Mirage to Phoenix 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 Phoenix, Phoenix

Phoenix is located at Phoenix, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is 29th Av & Dunlap Av.

Bus stations close to Phoenix:

  • 29th Av & Dunlap Av
  • Metro Pkwy W & Mission Ln
  • Cheryl Dr & 3161 West

By bus

To get from El Mirage to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 3 bus and finally take the 27 bus from 27th Av & Van Buren St station to 29th Av & Dunlap Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

134min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 571571
Bus - 33
Bus - 2727
Walk to Phoenix
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
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    35th Ave+Van Buren
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 27th Av
    ID 10411
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    27th Av & Van Buren St
    ID 11679
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Bell Rd+29th Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    29th Av & Dunlap Av
    ID 11097
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 571, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 571, Bus line 3, Bus line 27.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Mirage to Phoenix 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 light rail line till State Capitol station near Phoenix in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between El Mirage and Phoenix in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from El Mirage to Phoenix?

    The ride from El Mirage to Phoenix costs $5.25.

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