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

By bus and light rail

To get from Avondale to Tempe in Phoenix, take the 3 bus from Civic Center Dr & 114th Av station to Van Buren St & 1st Av station. Next, take the RAIL light rail from Van Buren/1st Ave station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

115min$4.00
Bus - 33
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Civic Center Dr & 114th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avondale
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Phoenix Zoo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 1st Av
    ID 10342
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    50 yd • 1 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
    Veterans Way/College
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 563 and RAIL

To get from Avondale to Tempe in Phoenix, take the 563 bus from Avondale Pnr station to Van Buren St & 2nd Av station. Next, take the RAIL light rail from Van Buren/1st Ave station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

108min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 563563
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Avondale Pnr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avondale Pnr
    ID 17455
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 563563
    Wait for bus
    563
    State Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 2nd Av
    ID 16226
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    110 yd • 2 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
    Veterans Way/College
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Phoenix.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Avondale to Tempe

The distance between Avondale, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avondale to Tempe 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 Avondale

Avondale is located at Avondale, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Avondale Bl & Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Avondale:

  • Avondale Bl & Van Buren St
  • Van Buren St & 111th Av

Public transit stations close to Tempe, Phoenix

Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Veterans Way/College.

Bus stations close to Tempe:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 563 and RAIL

To get from Avondale to Tempe in Phoenix, take the 563 bus from Avondale Pnr station to Van Buren St & 2nd Av station. Next, take the RAIL light rail from Van Buren/1st Ave station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

108min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 563563
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Avondale Pnr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avondale Pnr
    ID 17455
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 563563
    Wait for bus
    563
    State Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 2nd Av
    ID 16226
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    110 yd • 2 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
    Veterans Way/College
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Avondale to Tempe?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 563, Bus line RAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avondale to Tempe in Phoenix?

    The 3 bus line goes from Phoenix Zoo station near Avondale to Van Buren St & 1st Av station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Van Buren St & 1st Av station near Tempe in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Avondale and Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 3 bus from the Phoenix Zoo stop near Avondale in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Van Buren St & 1st Av station, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.

  • How much is the bus fare from Avondale to Tempe?

    The ride from Avondale to Tempe costs $4.00.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More