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How to get from Gilbert to Tempe by bus?

By bus

To get from Gilbert to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 156 bus from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd station to Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 62 bus from University Dr & Rural Rd station to Tempe Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

86min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Bus - 7272
Bus - 6262
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd
    ID 16520
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    48th St+Chandler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr
    ID 14652
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Thompson Pk+Scotsdle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rural Rd & University Dr
    ID 14691
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Dr & Rural Rd
    ID 12179
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Warner Rd/Ikea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tempe Tc
    ID 11778
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from Gilbert to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 156 bus from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd station to Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from University Dr/Rural Rd station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

90min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd
    ID 16520
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    48th St+Chandler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr
    ID 14652
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Thompson Pk+Scotsdle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rural Rd & Terrace Rd
    ID 17991
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    40 yd • 1 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
    4 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 Gilbert to Tempe

The distance between Gilbert, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 19.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gilbert to Tempe by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Phoenix – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gilbert

Gilbert is located at Gilbert, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Val Vista Dr & Market St.

Bus stations close to Gilbert:

  • Val Vista Dr & Market St
  • Val Vista Dr & Pecos Rd
  • Williams Field Rd & Val Vista Dr

Public transit stations close to Tempe, Phoenix

Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Tempe Tc.

Bus stations close to Tempe:

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

By bus and light rail

To get from Gilbert to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 156 bus from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd station to Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from University Dr/Rural Rd station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

90min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd
    ID 16520
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    48th St+Chandler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chandler Bl & Mcclintock Dr
    ID 14652
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Thompson Pk+Scotsdle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rural Rd & Terrace Rd
    ID 17991
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University Dr/Rural Rd
    40 yd • 1 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
    4 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 Gilbert to Tempe?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 156, Bus line 72, Bus line 62.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 156, Bus line 72, Bus line RAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

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

    The 156 bus line goes from Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd station near Gilbert to 48th St+Chandler station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 48th St+Chandler station near Tempe in Phoenix

  • How long does it take to travel from Gilbert to Tempe in Phoenix by bus?

    The total travel time between Gilbert and Tempe in Phoenix by bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 156 bus from the Val Vista Dr & Frye Rd stop near Gilbert in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the 48th St+Chandler stop, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.

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

    The ride from Gilbert to Tempe costs $4.00.

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