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

By bus and light rail

To get from Mesa to Scottsdale in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 40 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 72 bus from Rural Rd & Terrace Rd station to Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

114min$4.00
Bus - 4040
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 7272
Walk to Scottsdale
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
    Gilbert+Main St Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11820
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
    ID 18718
    180 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
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rural Rd & Terrace Rd
    ID 17991
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Thompson Pk+Scotsdle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 14704
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Scottsdale
    Walk to
    Scottsdale
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Mesa to Scottsdale in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Main St & Power Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus and finally take the 72 bus from Rural Rd & University Dr station to Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

114min$4.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 3030
Bus - 7272
Walk to Scottsdale
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
    Gilbert+Main St Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Power Rd
    ID 12588
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Power Rd & Main St
    ID 12129
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    24th St/Baseline Pnr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr & Rural Rd
    ID 12179
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rural Rd & University Dr
    ID 14691
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Thompson Pk+Scotsdle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 14704
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Scottsdale
    Walk to
    Scottsdale
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mesa to Scottsdale

The distance between Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Phoenix is approximately 19.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mesa to Scottsdale 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 Power Rd & Southern Av.

Bus stations close to Mesa:

  • Power Rd & Southern Av
  • Power Rd & Hampton Av
  • Southern Av & Mall Entrance West

Public transit stations close to Scottsdale, Phoenix

Scottsdale is located at Scottsdale, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Scottsdale Rd & Skysong Blvd.

Bus stations close to Scottsdale:

  • Scottsdale Rd & Skysong Blvd
  • Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd
  • Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd

By bus

To get from Mesa to Scottsdale in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Main St & Power Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus and finally take the 72 bus from Rural Rd & University Dr station to Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

114min$4.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 3030
Bus - 7272
Walk to Scottsdale
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
    Gilbert+Main St Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Power Rd
    ID 12588
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Power Rd & Main St
    ID 12129
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    24th St/Baseline Pnr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr & Rural Rd
    ID 12179
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rural Rd & University Dr
    ID 14691
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Thompson Pk+Scotsdle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 14704
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Scottsdale
    Walk to
    Scottsdale
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 72.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 30, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mesa and Scottsdale in Phoenix?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Gilbert+Main St Tc station near Mesa to Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station near Scottsdale in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Mesa and Scottsdale in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Gilbert+Main St Tc stop near Mesa in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc stop, which is closest to Scottsdale in Phoenix.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Mesa to Scottsdale?

    The ride from Mesa to Scottsdale costs $4.00.

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