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How to get from Scottsdale to Sun City by bus?

By bus

To get from Scottsdale to Sun City in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17 bus from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station to Mcdowell Rd & 44th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 44 bus and finally take the 138 bus from Paradise Valley Tc station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

153min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 4444
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd
    ID 11421
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Pebble Creek+Mcdowell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & 44th St
    ID 11430
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    44th St & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 18280
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Desert Ridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paradise Valley Tc
    ID 12421
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paradise Valley Tc
    ID 15623
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    ID 15530
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 17, 51 and 138

To get from Scottsdale to Sun City in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17 bus from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station to Mcdowell Rd & 51st Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 138 bus from 49th Av & Thunderbird Rd station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

153min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 5151
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd
    ID 11421
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Pebble Creek+Mcdowell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & 51st Av
    ID 11477
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    51st Av & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 13448
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Thunderbird/Asu West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    49th Av & Thunderbird Rd
    ID 13488
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    ID 15530
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Scottsdale to Sun City

The distance between Scottsdale, Phoenix and Sun City, Phoenix is approximately 33.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale

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

Bus stations close to Scottsdale:

  • Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd
  • Mcdowell Rd & 70th St
  • Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd

Public transit stations close to Sun City, Phoenix

Sun City is located at Sun City, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is 103rd Av & Thunderbird Rd.

Bus stations close to Sun City:

  • 103rd Av & Thunderbird Rd
  • Thunderbird Bl & 105th Av
  • Thunderbird Bl & Forrester Dr

Alternative route by bus via 17, 51 and 138

To get from Scottsdale to Sun City in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17 bus from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station to Mcdowell Rd & 51st Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 138 bus from 49th Av & Thunderbird Rd station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

153min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 5151
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd
    ID 11421
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Pebble Creek+Mcdowell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & 51st Av
    ID 11477
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    51st Av & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 13448
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Thunderbird/Asu West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    49th Av & Thunderbird Rd
    ID 13488
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
    ID 15530
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 44, Bus line 138.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 51, Bus line 138.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The 17 bus line goes from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station near Scottsdale to Pebble Creek+Mcdowell station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pebble Creek+Mcdowell station near Sun City in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Scottsdale and Sun City in Phoenix by bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 17 bus from the Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd stop near Scottsdale in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pebble Creek+Mcdowell stop, which is closest to Sun City in Phoenix.

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

    The ride from Scottsdale to Sun City costs $4.00.

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