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

From Peoria to Tempe by bus and light rail

To get from Peoria to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 138 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 79th Av station to 49th Av & Thunderbird Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 122 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 10 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

130min$4.00
Bus - 138138
Bus - 122122
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Thunderbird Rd & 79th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peoria
  • 2
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    32nd St+Thunderbird
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    49th Av & Thunderbird Rd
    ID 13488
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 122122
    Wait for bus
    122
    19th Ave+Dunlap
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th Av & Dunlap Av
    ID 11104
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    19th Ave/Dunlap
    40 yd • 1 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
    65 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Peoria to Tempe by bus and light rail via 138, 27 and RAIL

To get from Peoria to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 138 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 79th Av station to Thunderbird Rd & 31st 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 10 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

130min$4.00
Bus - 138138
Bus - 2727
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Thunderbird Rd & 79th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peoria
  • 2
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    32nd St+Thunderbird
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & 31st Av
    ID 16313
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st Av & Thunderbird Rd
    ID 11802
    120 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
    14 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
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Public transit directions from Peoria to Tempe

The distance between Peoria, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 30.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Peoria 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 Peoria

Peoria is located at Peoria, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Thunderbird Rd & 79th Av.

Bus stations close to Peoria:

  • Thunderbird Rd & 79th Av
  • Thunderbird Rd & 83rd Av
  • 83rd Av & Thunderbird Rd

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

Alternative route from Peoria to Tempe by bus and light rail via 138, 27 and RAIL

To get from Peoria to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 138 bus from Thunderbird Rd & 79th Av station to Thunderbird Rd & 31st 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 10 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

130min$4.00
Bus - 138138
Bus - 2727
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Thunderbird Rd & 79th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peoria
  • 2
    Bus - 138138
    Wait for bus
    138
    32nd St+Thunderbird
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thunderbird Rd & 31st Av
    ID 16313
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st Av & Thunderbird Rd
    ID 11802
    120 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
    14 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 138, Bus line 122, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 138, Bus line 27, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Peoria 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 10 min.

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

    The 138 bus line goes from 32nd St+Thunderbird station near Peoria to 49th Av & Thunderbird Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till 49th Av & Thunderbird Rd station near Tempe in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Peoria and Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 138 bus from the 32nd St+Thunderbird stop near Peoria in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the 49th Av & Thunderbird Rd station, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Peoria to Tempe?

    The ride from Peoria to Tempe costs $4.00.

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