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

By bus and light rail

To get from Tempe to Surprise in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Van Buren/Central Ave station. Next, take the 571 bus from Van Buren St & 3rd Av station to Surprise Pnr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

145min$5.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 571571
Walk to Surprise
Leaves from Veterans Way/College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Van Buren/Central Ave
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Buren St & 3rd Av
    ID 16169
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Surprise Pnr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Surprise Pnr
    ID 18388
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to Surprise
    Walk to
    Surprise
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tempe to Surprise

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Surprise, Phoenix is approximately 38.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe 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 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 Surprise, Phoenix

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

Bus stations close to Surprise:

  • Surprise Pnr

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

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

  • Is there a direct light rail between Tempe and Surprise 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 25 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Tempe to Surprise 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 Surprise in Phoenix

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

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

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Tempe to get to Surprise 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 Surprise in Phoenix?

    Get off the light rail at the Metro Pkwy stop, which is closest to Surprise in Phoenix.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Tempe to Surprise?

    The ride from Tempe to Surprise costs $5.25.

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