How to get from Fountain Hills to Phoenix by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Fountain Hills to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 515 bus from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station to Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 535 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from Van Buren/Central Ave station to Metro Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 515515
Bus - 535535
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    State Capitol
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 1st St
    ID 16211
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/Central Ave
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Fountain Hills to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 515 bus from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station to Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 535 bus and finally take the 19 bus from 19th Av & Adams St station to 19th Av & Hatcher Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 515515
Bus - 535535
Bus - 1919
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    State Capitol
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    17th Av & State Capitol
    ID 16872
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th Av & Adams St
    ID 11521
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Happy Valley+23rd Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th Av & Hatcher Rd
    ID 16992
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fountain Hills to Phoenix

The distance between Fountain Hills, Phoenix and Phoenix, Phoenix is approximately 44.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills is located at Fountain Hills, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library.

Bus stations close to Fountain Hills:

  • La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

Public transit stations close to Phoenix, Phoenix

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

Bus stations close to Phoenix:

  • Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy
  • Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr
  • Thelda Williams Tc

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Fountain Hills to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 515 bus from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station to Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 535 bus and finally take the 19 bus from 19th Av & Adams St station to 19th Av & Hatcher Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 515515
Bus - 535535
Bus - 1919
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    State Capitol
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    17th Av & State Capitol
    ID 16872
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th Av & Adams St
    ID 11521
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Happy Valley+23rd Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th Av & Hatcher Rd
    ID 16992
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fountain Hills to Phoenix?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 515, Bus line 535, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fountain Hills to Phoenix?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 515, Bus line 535, Bus line 19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fountain Hills and Phoenix in Phoenix?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fountain Hills to Phoenix in Phoenix?

    The 515 bus line goes from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station near Fountain Hills to Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr station near Phoenix in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Fountain Hills and Phoenix in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fountain Hills to get to Phoenix in Phoenix?

    Get on the 515 bus from the La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library stop near Fountain Hills in Phoenix.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fountain Hills and Phoenix in Phoenix?

    Get off the bus at the Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr station, which is closest to Phoenix in Phoenix.

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