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

From Tempe to Tolleson by bus and light rail

To get from Tempe to Tolleson in Phoenix, take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Van Buren/Central Ave station. Next, take the 3 bus from Van Buren St & 2nd Av station to Van Buren St & 83rd Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

99min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 33
Walk to Tolleson
Leaves from Veterans Way/College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Van Buren/Central Ave
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Buren St & 2nd Av
    ID 16226
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    4th St+La Canada
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren St & 83rd Av
    ID 10439
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tolleson
    Walk to
    Tolleson
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tempe to Tolleson by bus and light rail via RAIL, 29 and 83

To get from Tempe to Tolleson in Phoenix, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Thomas/Central Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 29 bus and finally take the 83 bus from Thomas Rd & 81st Av station to 83rd Av & Van Buren St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

125min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 2929
Bus - 8383
Walk to Tolleson
Leaves from Veterans Way/College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Thomas/Central Ave
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Rd & Central Av
    ID 11983
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    93rd Ave+Thomas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Rd & 81st Av
    ID 12673
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Van Buren+83rd Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    83rd Av & Van Buren St
    ID 12790
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tolleson
    Walk to
    Tolleson
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tempe to Tolleson

The distance between Tempe, Phoenix and Tolleson, Phoenix is approximately 18.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tempe to Tolleson 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 Tempe

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

Public transit stations close to Tolleson, Phoenix

Tolleson is located at Tolleson, Phoenix and the nearest public transit station is Van Buren St & 8062 West.

Bus stations close to Tolleson:

  • Van Buren St & 8062 West
  • Van Buren St & 79th Av
  • Van Buren St & 83rd Av

Alternative route from Tempe to Tolleson by bus and light rail via RAIL, 29 and 83

To get from Tempe to Tolleson in Phoenix, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL light rail from Veterans Way/College station to Thomas/Central Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 29 bus and finally take the 83 bus from Thomas Rd & 81st Av station to 83rd Av & Van Buren St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

125min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RAILRAIL
Bus - 2929
Bus - 8383
Walk to Tolleson
Leaves from Veterans Way/College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Veterans Way/College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RAILRAIL
    Wait for light rail
    RAIL
    Metro Pkwy
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Thomas/Central Ave
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Rd & Central Av
    ID 11983
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    93rd Ave+Thomas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Rd & 81st Av
    ID 12673
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Van Buren+83rd Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    83rd Av & Van Buren St
    ID 12790
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tolleson
    Walk to
    Tolleson
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 3.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 29, Bus line 83.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

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

    The RAIL light rail line goes from Veterans Way/College station near Tempe to Metro Pkwy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Metro Pkwy station near Tolleson in Phoenix

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

    The total travel time between Tempe and Tolleson in Phoenix by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL light rail from the Veterans Way/College station near Tempe in Phoenix.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Metro Pkwy stop, which is closest to Tolleson in Phoenix.

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

    The ride from Tempe to Tolleson costs $4.00.

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