How to get from Phoenix to Tempe by light rail?

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from Phoenix to Tempe in Phoenix: take the RAIL light rail from Metro Pkwy station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

86min$2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Phoenix to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 35 bus from Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy station to 27th Av/Baseline Pnr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the 66 bus from Baseline Rd & Kyrene Rd station to Tempe Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

150min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 7777
Bus - 6666
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy
    ID 12262
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    27th Ave+Baseline
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    27th Av/Baseline Pnr
    ID 14722
    58 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    West Mesa Pnr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baseline Rd & Kyrene Rd
    ID 14225
    36 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Downtown Tempe/Asu
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tempe Tc
    ID 17263
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Phoenix to Tempe

The distance between Phoenix, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 20.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Phoenix to Tempe by 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 Phoenix

Phoenix is located at Phoenix, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr.

Bus stations close to Phoenix:

  • Metro Pkwy W & Cheryl Dr
  • Metro Pkwy W & Mission Ln
  • Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy

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

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Phoenix to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 35 bus from Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy station to 27th Av/Baseline Pnr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the 66 bus from Baseline Rd & Kyrene Rd station to Tempe Tc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

150min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 7777
Bus - 6666
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cheryl Dr & Metro Pkwy
    ID 12262
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    27th Ave+Baseline
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    27th Av/Baseline Pnr
    ID 14722
    58 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    West Mesa Pnr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baseline Rd & Kyrene Rd
    ID 14225
    36 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Downtown Tempe/Asu
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tempe Tc
    ID 17263
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 77, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Phoenix and Tempe in Phoenix?

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from Phoenix to Tempe in Phoenix in 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Phoenix to Tempe in Phoenix?

    The RAIL light rail line goes from Metro Pkwy station near Phoenix to Gilbert Rd/Main St station near Tempe in Phoenix.

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

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

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Phoenix to get to Tempe in Phoenix?

    Get on the RAIL light rail from the Metro Pkwy station near Phoenix in Phoenix.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Phoenix and Tempe in Phoenix?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Phoenix to Tempe?

    The ride from Phoenix to Tempe costs $2.00.

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