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

By bus and light rail

To get from Surprise to Tempe in Phoenix, take the 571 bus from Surprise Pnr station to Van Buren St & 2nd Av station. Next, take the RAIL light rail from Van Buren/1st Ave station to Veterans Way/College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

114min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 571571
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Walk to Tempe
Leaves from Surprise Pnr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surprise Pnr
    ID 18388
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    State Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 2nd Av
    ID 16226
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Buren/1st Ave
    110 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tempe
    Walk to
    Tempe
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Surprise to Tempe

The distance between Surprise, Phoenix and Tempe, Phoenix is approximately 38.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surprise 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 Surprise

Surprise is located at Surprise, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Surprise Pnr.

Bus stations close to Surprise:

  • Surprise Pnr

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 571, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Surprise 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 54 min.

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

    The 571 bus line goes from Surprise Pnr station near Surprise to State Capitol station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till State Capitol station near Tempe in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Surprise and Tempe in Phoenix by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 571 bus from the Surprise Pnr stop near Surprise in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the bus at the State Capitol station, which is closest to Tempe in Phoenix.

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

    The ride from Surprise to Tempe costs $5.25.

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