How to get from Tempe to Sun City by bus?

By bus

To get from Tempe to Sun City in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS N2203 bus from Tempe (University Dr/Rural Rd) station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Station 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 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS N2203FLIXBUS N2203
Bus - 4444
Bus - 138138
Leaves from Tempe (University Dr/Rural Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tempe (University Dr/Rural Rd)
    ID UTP
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2203FLIXBUS N2203
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2203
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Station
    ID UPX6
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    44th St Sky Train Station
    ID 18372
    90 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
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paradise Valley Tc
    ID 15623
    50 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
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tempe to Sun City

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Sun City, Phoenix is approximately 39.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe 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 Tempe

Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Tempe Tc.

Bus stations close to Tempe:

  • Tempe Tc
  • 5th St & Myrtle Av
  • Mill Av & 5th St

Public transit stations close to Sun City, Phoenix

Sun City is located at Sun City, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr.

Bus stations close to Sun City:

  • Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr
  • Thunderbird Bl & Del Webb Bl
  • Thunderbird Bl & 109th Av

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS N2203, Bus line 44, Bus line 138.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

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

    The FLIXBUS N2203 bus line goes from Tempe (University Dr/Rural Rd) station near Tempe to Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station near Sun City in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Tempe and Sun City in Phoenix by bus is about 3 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the FLIXBUS N2203 bus from the Tempe (University Dr/Rural Rd) stop near Tempe in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) stop, which is closest to Sun City in Phoenix.

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