How to get from Phoenix to Sun City by bus?

By bus

To get from Phoenix to Sun City in Phoenix, take the 35 bus from Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr station to 35th Av & Thunderbird Rd station. Next, take the 138 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 35th Av station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

85min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr
    ID 11814
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Happy Valley+23rd Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    35th Av & Thunderbird Rd
    ID 12274
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & 35th Av
    ID 16350
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    ID 15530
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 27 and 138

To get from Phoenix to Sun City in Phoenix, take the 27 bus from Metro Pkwy E & 9445 North station to 31st Av & Calavar Rd station. Next, take the 138 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 31st Av station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

60min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2727
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Metro Pkwy E & 9445 North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Pkwy E & 9445 North
    ID 10854
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Deer Valley+27th Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st Av & Calavar Rd
    ID 11729
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & 31st Av
    ID 16348
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    ID 15530
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Phoenix to Sun City

The distance between Phoenix, Phoenix and Sun City, Phoenix is approximately 14.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Phoenix to Sun City by bus, 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 Sun City, Phoenix

Sun City is located at Sun City, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Thunderbird Bl & Del Webb Bl.

Bus stations close to Sun City:

  • Thunderbird Bl & Del Webb Bl
  • Thunderbird Bl & 109th Av
  • Thunderbird Bl & Forrester Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 27 and 138

To get from Phoenix to Sun City in Phoenix, take the 27 bus from Metro Pkwy E & 9445 North station to 31st Av & Calavar Rd station. Next, take the 138 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 31st Av station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

60min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2727
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Metro Pkwy E & 9445 North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Pkwy E & 9445 North
    ID 10854
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Deer Valley+27th Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st Av & Calavar Rd
    ID 11729
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & 31st Av
    ID 16348
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    ID 15530
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Sun City?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 138.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Phoenix to Sun City?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 27, Bus line 138.

  • Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Sun City in Phoenix?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Phoenix to Sun City in Phoenix?

    The 35 bus line goes from Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr station near Phoenix to Happy Valley+23rd Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Happy Valley+23rd Av station near Sun City in Phoenix

  • How long does it take to travel from Phoenix to Sun City in Phoenix by bus?

    The total travel time between Phoenix and Sun City in Phoenix by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 35 bus from the Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr stop near Phoenix in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Happy Valley+23rd Av stop, which is closest to Sun City in Phoenix.

  • When is the last bus from Phoenix to Sun City in Phoenix?

    The last bus from Phoenix to Sun City in Phoenix is the Peoria Ave line. It leaves the Thelda Williams Tc stop at 8:41 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Phoenix to Sun City?

    The ride from Phoenix to Sun City costs $4.00.

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