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

From Phoenix to Scottsdale by bus and light rail

To get from Phoenix to Scottsdale in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Metro Pkwy station to Mcdowell/Central Ave station. Next, take the 17 bus from Mcdowell Rd & Central Av station to Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

100min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 1717
Walk to Scottsdale
Leaves from Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mcdowell/Central Ave
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Central Av
    ID 11348
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Pima Rd+Mcdowell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd
    ID 11385
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Scottsdale
    Walk to
    Scottsdale
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Phoenix to Scottsdale by bus and light rail via RAIL, 50 and 72

To get from Phoenix to Scottsdale in Phoenix, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL light rail from Metro Pkwy station to 7th Ave/Camelback station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 72 bus from Scottsdale Rd & Camelback Rd station to Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

92min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5050
Bus - 7272
Walk to Scottsdale
Leaves from Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Ave/Camelback
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camelback Rd & 7th Av
    ID 13336
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Scottsdale Cc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camelback Rd & Scottsdale Rd
    ID 13365
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Scottsdale Rd & Camelback Rd
    ID 14793
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Chandler Fashion Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 18095
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Scottsdale
    Walk to
    Scottsdale
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Phoenix to Scottsdale

The distance between Phoenix, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Phoenix is approximately 19.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Phoenix 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 Phoenix

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

Bus stations close to Phoenix:

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

Public transit stations close to Scottsdale, Phoenix

Scottsdale is located at Scottsdale, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Mcdowell Rd & 74th St.

Bus stations close to Scottsdale:

  • Mcdowell Rd & 74th St
  • Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd
  • Mcdowell Rd & 75th St

Alternative route from Phoenix to Scottsdale by bus and light rail via RAIL, 50 and 72

To get from Phoenix to Scottsdale in Phoenix, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL light rail from Metro Pkwy station to 7th Ave/Camelback station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 72 bus from Scottsdale Rd & Camelback Rd station to Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

92min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5050
Bus - 7272
Walk to Scottsdale
Leaves from Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Ave/Camelback
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camelback Rd & 7th Av
    ID 13336
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Scottsdale Cc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camelback Rd & Scottsdale Rd
    ID 13365
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Scottsdale Rd & Camelback Rd
    ID 14793
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Chandler Fashion Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 18095
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Scottsdale
    Walk to
    Scottsdale
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 17.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 50, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Phoenix and Scottsdale in Phoenix?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Phoenix to Scottsdale in Phoenix?

    The RAIL light rail line goes from Metro Pkwy station near Phoenix to Gilbert Rd/Main St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gilbert Rd/Main St station near Scottsdale in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Phoenix and Scottsdale in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Phoenix to get to Scottsdale in Phoenix?

    Get on the RAIL light rail from the Metro Pkwy station near Phoenix in Phoenix.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Phoenix and Scottsdale in Phoenix?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Phoenix to Scottsdale?

    The ride from Phoenix to Scottsdale costs $4.00.

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