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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
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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
  • 5th St & Myrtle Av
  • Mill Av & 5th St

Questions & Answers

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

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

  • 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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