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

From Glendale to Tempe 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 170 bus from Arrowhead Mall Tc North station to Bell Rd & 29th Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 27 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from Metro Pkwy station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

144min$4.00
Bus - 170170
Bus - 2727
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Arrowhead Mall Tc North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale
  • 2
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Northsight+Raintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bell Rd & 29th Av
    ID 16591
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    29th Av & Bell Rd
    ID 11791
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Lower Buckeye+27th Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thelda Williams Tc
    ID 18910
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    30 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
    74 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glendale to Tempe by bus and light rail via 170, 19 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 170 bus from Arrowhead Mall Tc North station to Bell Rd & 19th Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from 19th Ave/Dunlap station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

144min$4.00
Bus - 170170
Bus - 1919
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Arrowhead Mall Tc North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale
  • 2
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Northsight+Raintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bell Rd & 19th Av
    ID 16594
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th Av & Bell Rd
    ID 11606
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    27th Ave+Baseline
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th Av & Dunlap Av
    ID 11104
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    19th Ave/Dunlap
    40 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
    65 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 Glendale to Tempe

The distance between Glendale, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 32.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 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 Tc North.

Bus stations close to Glendale:

  • Arrowhead Mall Tc North
  • 79th Av & St John Rd
  • Arrowhead Mall South

Public transit stations close to Tempe, Phoenix

Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is College Av & University Dr.

Bus stations close to Tempe:

  • College Av & University Dr
  • 5th St & Myrtle Av
  • Mill Av & 6th St

Alternative route from Glendale to Tempe by bus and light rail via 170, 19 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 170 bus from Arrowhead Mall Tc North station to Bell Rd & 19th Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the RAIL light rail from 19th Ave/Dunlap station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

144min$4.00
Bus - 170170
Bus - 1919
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Arrowhead Mall Tc North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale
  • 2
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Northsight+Raintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bell Rd & 19th Av
    ID 16594
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th Av & Bell Rd
    ID 11606
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    27th Ave+Baseline
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th Av & Dunlap Av
    ID 11104
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    19th Ave/Dunlap
    40 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
    65 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 Glendale to Tempe?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 170, Bus line 27, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 170, Bus line 19, 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 24 min.

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

    The 170 bus line goes from Northsight+Raintree station near Glendale to Bell Rd & 29th Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Bell Rd & 29th 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 24 min.

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

    Get on the 170 bus from the Northsight+Raintree 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 Bell Rd & 29th 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.

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