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

By bus and light rail

To get from Gilbert to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 156 bus from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd station to Chandler Bl & Arizona Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 112 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from County Club/Main St station to Metro Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

180min$4.00
Bus - 156156
Bus - 112112
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gilbert
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    48th St+Chandler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chandler Bl & Arizona Av
    ID 16556
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arizona Av & Chandler Bl
    ID 15919
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 112112
    Wait for bus
    112
    Mckellips+Center St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Country Club Dr & Main St
    ID 16480
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    County Club/Main St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 156, 72 and RAIL

To get from Gilbert to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 156 bus from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd station to Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from University Dr/Rural Rd station to Metro Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

195min$4.00
Bus - 156156
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gilbert
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    48th St+Chandler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr
    ID 14652
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Thompson Pk+Scotsdle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rural Rd & Terrace Rd
    ID 17991
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    40 yd • 1 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
    78 min
  • 9
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gilbert to Phoenix

The distance between Gilbert, Phoenix and Phoenix, Phoenix is approximately 42.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gilbert 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 Gilbert

Gilbert is located at Gilbert, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Val Vista Dr & Williams Field Rd.

Bus stations close to Gilbert:

  • Val Vista Dr & Williams Field Rd
  • Williams Field Rd & Val Vista Dr
  • Val Vista Dr & Market St

Public transit stations close to Phoenix, Phoenix

Phoenix is located at Phoenix, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Mountain View/25th Ave.

Bus stations close to Phoenix:

  • Cheryl Dr & 3161 West
  • Metro Pkwy W & Mission Ln
  • Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 156, 72 and RAIL

To get from Gilbert to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 156 bus from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd station to Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from University Dr/Rural Rd station to Metro Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

195min$4.00
Bus - 156156
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gilbert
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    48th St+Chandler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr
    ID 14652
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Thompson Pk+Scotsdle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rural Rd & Terrace Rd
    ID 17991
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    40 yd • 1 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
    78 min
  • 9
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 156, Bus line 112, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 156, Bus line 72, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gilbert 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 180 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gilbert to Phoenix in Phoenix?

    The 156 bus line goes from 48th St+Chandler station near Gilbert to Chandler Bl & Arizona Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Chandler Bl & Arizona Av station near Phoenix in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Gilbert and Phoenix in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the 156 bus from the 48th St+Chandler stop near Gilbert in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chandler Bl & Arizona Av station, which is closest to Phoenix in Phoenix.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Gilbert to Phoenix?

    The ride from Gilbert to Phoenix costs $4.00.

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