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

From Scottsdale to Surprise by bus and light rail

To get from Scottsdale to Surprise in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 17 bus from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station to Mcdowell Rd & Central Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL light rail and finally take the 571 bus from Van Buren St & 1st Av station to Surprise Pnr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

145min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 571571
Walk to Surprise
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
    83rd Ave+Mcdowell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Central Av
    ID 11452
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mcdowell/Central Ave
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Buren St & 1st Av
    ID 10342
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Surprise Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Surprise Pnr
    ID 18388
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Surprise
    Walk to
    Surprise
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Scottsdale to Surprise by bus

To get from Scottsdale to Surprise in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17 bus from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station to Mcdowell Rd & 7th Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 571 bus from 7th Av & Jefferson St station to Surprise Pnr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

185min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 88
Bus - 571571
Walk to Surprise
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
    83rd Ave+Mcdowell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & 7th Av
    ID 11454
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th Av & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 10729
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Central Ave+Baseline Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th Av & Washington St
    ID 10739
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th Av & Jefferson St
    ID 16225
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Surprise Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Surprise Pnr
    ID 18388
    84 min
  • 10
    Walk to Surprise
    Walk to
    Surprise
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Scottsdale to Surprise

The distance between Scottsdale, Phoenix and Surprise, Phoenix is approximately 38.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Scottsdale to Surprise 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 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
  • Scottsdale Rd & Mcdowell Rd
  • Scottsdale Rd & Skysong Blvd

Public transit stations close to Surprise, Phoenix

Surprise is located at Surprise, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Surprise Pnr.

Bus stations close to Surprise:

  • Surprise Pnr

From Scottsdale to Surprise by bus

To get from Scottsdale to Surprise in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17 bus from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station to Mcdowell Rd & 7th Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 571 bus from 7th Av & Jefferson St station to Surprise Pnr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

185min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 88
Bus - 571571
Walk to Surprise
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
    83rd Ave+Mcdowell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & 7th Av
    ID 11454
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th Av & Mcdowell Rd
    ID 10729
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Central Ave+Baseline Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th Av & Washington St
    ID 10739
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th Av & Jefferson St
    ID 16225
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Surprise Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Surprise Pnr
    ID 18388
    84 min
  • 10
    Walk to Surprise
    Walk to
    Surprise
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 571.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 8, Bus line 571.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Scottsdale to Surprise in Phoenix?

    The 17 bus line goes from Mcdowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd station near Scottsdale to 83rd Ave+Mcdowell station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till 83rd Ave+Mcdowell station near Surprise in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Scottsdale and Surprise in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the 83rd Ave+Mcdowell stop, which is closest to Surprise in Phoenix.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Scottsdale to Surprise?

    The ride from Scottsdale to Surprise costs $7.25.

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