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 50 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

110min$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
    62 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

By bus

To get from Avondale to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 3 bus from Civic Center Dr & 114th Av station to Phoenix Zoo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the VENU bus from 5th St & Priest Dr (Flag Zone) station to Tempe Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

137min$4.00
Bus - 33
Bus - 5656
Bus - VENUVENU
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
    Phoenix Zoo
    ID 10245
    97 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Ray+48th St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Priest Dr & 5th St
    ID 13630
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St & Priest Dr (Flag Zone)
    ID 50075
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - VENUVENU
    Wait for bus
    VENU
    Venus Forward
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Tempe Tc
    Ride to bus station
    Tempe Tc
    ID 11765
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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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 110 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 Mill Av & 5th St.

Bus stations close to Tempe:

  • Mill Av & 5th St
  • Tempe Tc
  • Mill Av & 6th St

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Avondale to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 3 bus from Civic Center Dr & 114th Av station to Phoenix Zoo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the VENU bus from 5th St & Priest Dr (Flag Zone) station to Tempe Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

137min$4.00
Bus - 33
Bus - 5656
Bus - VENUVENU
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
    Phoenix Zoo
    ID 10245
    97 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Ray+48th St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Priest Dr & 5th St
    ID 13630
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St & Priest Dr (Flag Zone)
    ID 50075
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - VENUVENU
    Wait for bus
    VENU
    Venus Forward
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Tempe Tc
    Ride to bus station
    Tempe Tc
    ID 11765
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 56, Bus line VENU.

  • 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 50 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 50 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.

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