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How to get from Sun City to Tempe by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Sun City to Tempe in Phoenix, take the 106 bus from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr station to Thelda Williams Tc station. Next, 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 18 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

138min$4.00
Bus - 106106
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sun City
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Dunlap+3rd St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thelda Williams Tc
    ID 18907
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Metro Pkwy
    ID 18900
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Gilbert Rd/Main St
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 138, 122 and RAIL

To get from Sun City to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 138 bus from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr 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 22 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

142min$4.00
Bus - 138138
Bus - 122122
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sun City
  • 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
    25 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
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Public transit directions from Sun City to Tempe

The distance between Sun City, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 34.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sun City 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 Sun City

Sun City is located at Sun City, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Thunderbird Bl & 105th Av.

Bus stations close to Sun City:

  • Thunderbird Bl & 105th Av
  • Thunderbird Bl & Del Webb Bl
  • 103rd Av & Thunderbird Rd

Public transit stations close to Tempe, Phoenix

Tempe is located at Tempe, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Sixth St/Mill.

Bus stations close to Tempe:

  • Mill Av & 6th St
  • Tempe Tc
  • Mill Av & 5th St

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 138, 122 and RAIL

To get from Sun City to Tempe in Phoenix, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 138 bus from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr 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 22 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

142min$4.00
Bus - 138138
Bus - 122122
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Santa Fe Dr & 105th Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sun City
  • 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
    25 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sun City to Tempe?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 106, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sun City to Tempe?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 138, Bus line 122, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sun City 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 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sun City to Tempe in Phoenix?

    The 106 bus line goes from Dunlap+3rd St station near Sun City to Thelda Williams Tc station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Thelda Williams Tc station near Tempe in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Sun City and Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 106 bus from the Dunlap+3rd St stop near Sun City in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the Thelda Williams Tc station, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.

  • How much is the bus fare from Sun City to Tempe?

    The ride from Sun City to Tempe costs $4.00.

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