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How to get from Tempe to Sun City by bus and light rail?
By bus and light rail
To get from Tempe to Sun City in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Metro Pkwy station. Next, take the 106 bus from Thelda Williams Tc station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $4.00.
151min$4.00
RAIL106Leaves from Veterans Way/College
Step by Step
- 1Walk to light rail stationVeterans Way/College30 yd • 1 min
- 2RAILWait for light railRAILMetro Pkwy
- 3
Ride to light rail stationMetro PkwyID 1890074 min - 4Walk to bus stationThelda Williams TcID 18906150 yd • 2 min
- 5106Wait for bus106105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
- 6Ride to bus stationSanta Fe Dr & 105th DrID 1553051 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and light rail via RAIL, 7 and 138
To get from Tempe to Sun City in Phoenix, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Van Buren/Central Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 138 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 7th St station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $4.00.
141min$4.00
RAIL7138Leaves from Veterans Way/College
Step by Step
- 1Walk to light rail stationVeterans Way/College30 yd • 1 min
- 2RAILWait for light railRAILMetro Pkwy
- 3Ride to light rail stationVan Buren/Central Ave31 min
- 4Walk to bus stationCentral Av & Polk StID 1624830 yd • 1 min
- 57Wait for bus7Deer Valley+19th Ave
- 6Ride to bus station7th St & Thunderbird RdID 1053745 min
- 7Walk to bus stationThunderbird Rd & 7th StID 16337120 yd • 2 min
- 8138Wait for bus138105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
- 9Ride to bus stationSanta Fe Dr & 105th DrID 1553051 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Tempe to Sun City
The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Sun City, Phoenix is approximately 34.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe to Sun City 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 Tempe
Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Veterans Way/College.
Bus stations close to Tempe:
- Tempe Tc
- College Av & University Dr
- 5th St & Myrtle Av
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
- Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
- Thunderbird Bl & Forrester Dr
Related Routes
- Avondale to Sun City
- Buckeye to Sun City
- Chandler to Sun City
- Glendale to Sun City
- Goodyear to Sun City
- Guadalupe to Sun City
- Komatke to Sun City
- Mesa to Sun City
- Paradise Valley to Sun City
- Peoria to Sun City
- Phoenix to Sun City
- Scottsdale to Sun City
- St. Johns to Sun City
- Surprise to Sun City
- Tolleson to Sun City
- Youngtown to Sun City
- Tempe to Avondale
- Tempe to Buckeye
- Tempe to Chandler
- Tempe to El Mirage
Alternative route by bus and light rail via RAIL, 7 and 138
To get from Tempe to Sun City in Phoenix, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Van Buren/Central Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 138 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 7th St station to Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $4.00.
141min$4.00
RAIL7138Leaves from Veterans Way/College
Step by Step
- 1Walk to light rail stationVeterans Way/College30 yd • 1 min
- 2RAILWait for light railRAILMetro Pkwy
- 3Ride to light rail stationVan Buren/Central Ave31 min
- 4Walk to bus stationCentral Av & Polk StID 1624830 yd • 1 min
- 57Wait for bus7Deer Valley+19th Ave
- 6Ride to bus station7th St & Thunderbird RdID 1053745 min
- 7Walk to bus stationThunderbird Rd & 7th StID 16337120 yd • 2 min
- 8138Wait for bus138105th Av+Santa Fe Dr
- 9Ride to bus stationSanta Fe Dr & 105th DrID 1553051 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Sun City?
The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 106.
What is the alternative route to get from Tempe to Sun City?
The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 7, Bus line 138.
Is there a direct light rail between Tempe and Sun City in Phoenix?
No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.
Which light rail line goes from Tempe to Sun City in Phoenix?
The RAIL light rail line goes from Veterans Way/College station near Tempe to Metro Pkwy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Metro Pkwy station near Sun City in Phoenix
How long does it take to travel from Tempe to Sun City in Phoenix by light rail and bus?
The total travel time between Tempe and Sun City in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.
Where do I get on the light rail near Tempe to get to Sun City in Phoenix?
Get on the RAIL light rail from the Veterans Way/College station near Tempe in Phoenix.
Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Tempe and Sun City in Phoenix?
Get off the light rail at the Metro Pkwy stop, which is closest to Sun City in Phoenix.
How much is the light rail fare from Tempe to Sun City?
The ride from Tempe to Sun City costs $4.00.
