How to get from Fountain Hills to Tempe by bus and light rail?

From Fountain Hills to Tempe by bus and light rail

To get from Fountain Hills to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 515 bus from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station to Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 136 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from Gilbert Rd/Main St station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 515515
Bus - 136136
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 136136
    Wait for bus
    136
    Insight+Gilbert Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd & Main St
    ID 16266
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
    ID 18718
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fountain Hills to Tempe by bus and light rail via 515, 535 and RAIL

To get from Fountain Hills to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 515 bus from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station to Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 535 bus and finally 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 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 515515
Bus - 535535
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    State Capitol
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 1st St
    ID 16211
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fountain Hills to Tempe

The distance between Fountain Hills, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 26.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills is located at Fountain Hills, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library.

Bus stations close to Fountain Hills:

  • La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

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
  • Mill Av & 6th St
  • Tempe Tc

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fountain Hills to Tempe by bus and light rail via 515, 535 and RAIL

To get from Fountain Hills to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 515 bus from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station to Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 535 bus and finally 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 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 515515
Bus - 535535
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library
    ID 11947
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Mcdowell Rd Pnr
    ID 18251
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    State Capitol
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 1st St
    ID 16211
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    31 min
  • 9
    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 Fountain Hills to Tempe?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 515, Bus line 136, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fountain Hills to Tempe?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 515, Bus line 535, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fountain Hills 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 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fountain Hills to Tempe in Phoenix?

    The 515 bus line goes from La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library station near Fountain Hills to Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr station near Tempe in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Fountain Hills and Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 515 bus from the La Montana Dr & Fountain Hills Library stop near Fountain Hills in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gilbert Mcdowell Pnr station, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.