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

From Mesa to Phoenix by bus and light rail

To get from Mesa to Phoenix in Phoenix, take the 40 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Main St & Mesa Dr station. Next, take the RAIL light rail from Mesa Dr/Main St station to Metro Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

167min$4.00
Bus - 4040
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from Superstition Springs Tc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sycamore/Main St Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Mesa Dr
    ID 16161
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mesa Dr/Main St
    40 yd • 1 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
    104 min
  • 7
    Walk to Phoenix
    Walk to
    Phoenix
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mesa to Phoenix by bus and light rail via 61, MARS and RAIL

To get from Mesa to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 61 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Southern Av & Evergreen Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARS 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 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

172min$4.00
Bus - 6161
Bus - MARSMARS
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from Superstition Springs Tc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    51st Ave+Southern
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Av & Evergreen Rd
    ID 14059
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - MARSMARS
    Wait for bus
    MARS
    Downtown Tempe/Asu
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University/Rural Tc
    ID 11770
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    20 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 Mesa to Phoenix

The distance between Mesa, Phoenix and Phoenix, Phoenix is approximately 37.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mesa 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 Mesa

Mesa is located at Mesa, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Superstition Springs Tc.

Bus stations close to Mesa:

  • Superstition Springs Tc
  • Superstition Springs Pnr
  • Power Rd & Hampton Av

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
  • Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy
  • Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr

Alternative route from Mesa to Phoenix by bus and light rail via 61, MARS and RAIL

To get from Mesa to Phoenix in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 61 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Southern Av & Evergreen Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARS 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 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

172min$4.00
Bus - 6161
Bus - MARSMARS
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Phoenix
Leaves from Superstition Springs Tc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    51st Ave+Southern
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Av & Evergreen Rd
    ID 14059
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - MARSMARS
    Wait for bus
    MARS
    Downtown Tempe/Asu
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University/Rural Tc
    ID 11770
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    20 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 Mesa to Phoenix?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line MARS, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mesa 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 2 hr 47 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Sycamore/Main St Tc station near Mesa to Main St & Mesa Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Main St & Mesa Dr station near Phoenix in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Mesa and Phoenix in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Sycamore/Main St Tc stop near Mesa in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Main St & Mesa Dr station, which is closest to Phoenix in Phoenix.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mesa to Phoenix?

    The ride from Mesa to Phoenix costs $4.00.

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