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How to get from Glendale to Tempe by bus and light rail?
By bus and light rail
To get from Glendale to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 83 bus from Arrowhead Mall Tc North station to Thomas Rd & 83rd Av 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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.00.
138min$4.00
8329RAIL
Leaves from Arrowhead Mall Tc North
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationGlendale - 283Wait for bus83Van Buren+83rd Ave
- 3
Ride to bus stationThomas Rd & 83rd AvID 1149540 min - 429Wait for bus29Pima Park
- 5Ride to bus stationThomas Rd & Central AvID 1617640 min
- 6Walk to light rail stationThomas/Central Ave120 yd • 2 min
- 7RAILWait for light railRAILGilbert Rd/Main St
- 8Ride to light rail stationVeterans Way/College39 min
- 9Walk toTempe30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and light rail via 83, I10W and RAIL
To get from Glendale to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 83 bus from Arrowhead Mall Tc North station to Desert Sky Tc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the I10W 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 18 min. The ride fare is $7.25.
138min$7.25
83I10WRAILLeaves from Arrowhead Mall Tc North
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationGlendale
- 283Wait for bus83Van Buren+83rd Ave
- 3Ride to bus stationDesert Sky TcID 1044642 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDesert Sky TcID 1706490 yd • 2 min
- 5I10WWait for busI10WState Capitol
- 6Ride to bus stationVan Buren St & 2nd AvID 1622631 min
- 7Walk to light rail stationVan Buren/1st Ave110 yd • 2 min
- 8RAILWait for light railRAILGilbert Rd/Main St
- 9Ride to light rail stationVeterans Way/College31 min
- 10Walk toTempe30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Glendale to Tempe
The distance between Glendale, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 32.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glendale 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 Glendale
Glendale is located at Glendale, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Arrowhead Mall South.
Bus stations close to Glendale:
- Arrowhead Mall South
- 75th Av & Bell Rd
- Bell Rd & 75th Av
Public transit stations close to Tempe, Phoenix
Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Mill Ave/Third St.
Bus stations close to Tempe:
- Tempe Tc
- Mill Av & 5th St
- Mill Av & 6th St
Related Routes
- Avondale to Tempe
- Buckeye to Tempe
- Chandler to Tempe
- El Mirage to Tempe
- Fountain Hills to Tempe
- Gilbert to Tempe
- Goodyear to Tempe
- Guadalupe to Tempe
- Komatke to Tempe
- Mesa to Tempe
- Paradise Valley to Tempe
- Peoria to Tempe
- Phoenix to Tempe
- St. Johns to Tempe
- Sun City to Tempe
- Surprise to Tempe
- Tolleson to Tempe
- Youngtown to Tempe
- Glendale to Avondale
- Glendale to Buckeye
Alternative route by bus and light rail via 83, I10W and RAIL
To get from Glendale to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 83 bus from Arrowhead Mall Tc North station to Desert Sky Tc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the I10W 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 18 min. The ride fare is $7.25.
138min$7.25
83I10WRAILLeaves from Arrowhead Mall Tc North
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationGlendale
- 283Wait for bus83Van Buren+83rd Ave
- 3Ride to bus stationDesert Sky TcID 1044642 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDesert Sky TcID 1706490 yd • 2 min
- 5I10WWait for busI10WState Capitol
- 6Ride to bus stationVan Buren St & 2nd AvID 1622631 min
- 7Walk to light rail stationVan Buren/1st Ave110 yd • 2 min
- 8RAILWait for light railRAILGilbert Rd/Main St
- 9Ride to light rail stationVeterans Way/College31 min
- 10Walk toTempe30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Glendale to Tempe?
The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 83, Bus line 29, Bus line RAIL.
What is the alternative route to get from Glendale to Tempe?
The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 83, Bus line I10W, Bus line RAIL.
Is there a direct bus between Glendale 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 2 hr 18 min.
Which bus line goes from Glendale to Tempe in Phoenix?
The 83 bus line goes from Van Buren+83rd Ave station near Glendale to Thomas Rd & 83rd Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Thomas Rd & 83rd Av station near Tempe in Phoenix
How long does it take to travel from Glendale to Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail?
The total travel time between Glendale and Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 18 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Glendale to get to Tempe in Phoenix?
Get on the 83 bus from the Van Buren+83rd Ave stop near Glendale in Phoenix.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glendale and Tempe in Phoenix?
Get off the bus at the Thomas Rd & 83rd Av station, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.
How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Glendale to Tempe?
The ride from Glendale to Tempe costs $4.00.
