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

By bus and light rail

To get from Mesa to Tempe in Phoenix, take the 40 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station. Next, 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 36 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

96min$4.00
Bus - 4040
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Superstition Springs Tc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Gilbert+Main St Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc
    ID 11820
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
    ID 18718
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Mesa to Tempe in Phoenix, take the 40 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Main St & Power Rd station. Next, take the 30 bus from Power Rd & Main St station to University Dr & Forest Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

90min$4.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 3030
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Superstition Springs Tc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Gilbert+Main St Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Power Rd
    ID 12588
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Power Rd & Main St
    ID 12129
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    24th St/Baseline Pnr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr & Forest Av
    ID 12183
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mesa to Tempe

The distance between Mesa, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 17.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mesa 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 Mesa

Mesa is located at Mesa, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Power Rd & Southern Av.

Bus stations close to Mesa:

  • Power Rd & Southern Av
  • Power Rd & Hampton Av
  • Southern Av & Mall Entrance West

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
  • 5th St & Myrtle Av

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Mesa to Tempe in Phoenix, take the 40 bus from Superstition Springs Tc station to Main St & Power Rd station. Next, take the 30 bus from Power Rd & Main St station to University Dr & Forest Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

90min$4.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 3030
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Superstition Springs Tc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Gilbert+Main St Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Power Rd
    ID 12588
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Power Rd & Main St
    ID 12129
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    24th St/Baseline Pnr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr & Forest Av
    ID 12183
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mesa to Tempe?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 30.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Gilbert+Main St Tc station near Mesa to Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station near Tempe in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Mesa and Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Gilbert+Main St Tc stop near Mesa in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gilbert Rd/Main St Tc station, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.

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

    The ride from Mesa to Tempe costs $4.00.

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