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

From Buckeye to Tempe by bus and light rail

To get from Buckeye to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 685 bus from Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center station to Desert Sky Tc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 29 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from Thomas/Central Ave station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 685685
Bus - 2929
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center
    ID 17115
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Desert Sky Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Desert Sky Tc
    ID 17472
    107 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Rd & Desert Sky Tc
    ID 10662
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Pima Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Rd & Central Av
    ID 16176
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Thomas/Central Ave
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Buckeye to Tempe by bus and light rail via 685, 17 and RAIL

To get from Buckeye to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 685 bus from Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center station to 95th Av & Palm Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from Mcdowell/Central Ave station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 685685
Bus - 1717
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center
    ID 17115
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Desert Sky Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Av & Palm Ln
    ID 17511
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & 99th Av
    ID 17477
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Pima Rd+Mcdowell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Central Av
    ID 11348
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mcdowell/Central Ave
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Buckeye to Tempe

The distance between Buckeye, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 54.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buckeye 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 Buckeye

Buckeye is located at Buckeye, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center.

Bus stations close to Buckeye:

  • Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center

Public transit stations close to Tempe, Phoenix

Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is 5th St & Myrtle Av.

Bus stations close to Tempe:

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

Alternative route from Buckeye to Tempe by bus and light rail via 685, 17 and RAIL

To get from Buckeye to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 685 bus from Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center station to 95th Av & Palm Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from Mcdowell/Central Ave station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 685685
Bus - 1717
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center
    ID 17115
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Desert Sky Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Av & Palm Ln
    ID 17511
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & 99th Av
    ID 17477
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Pima Rd+Mcdowell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdowell Rd & Central Av
    ID 11348
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mcdowell/Central Ave
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Buckeye to Tempe?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 685, Bus line 29, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 685, Bus line 17, Bus line RAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

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

    The 685 bus line goes from Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center station near Buckeye to Desert Sky Tc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Desert Sky Tc station near Tempe in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Buckeye and Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 685 bus from the Centre Av & Buckeye Senior Center stop near Buckeye in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Desert Sky Tc station, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.

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