MERC Line
Downtown Tempe/Asu
Valley Metro-Bus
Valley Metro-Bus MERC Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)
The MERC bus (Downtown Tempe/Asu) has 14 stops departing from Orange St & Lola Ln and ending at Tempe Tc.
Choose any of the MERC bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.
Direction: Downtown Tempe/Asu (14 stops)
Orange St & Lola Ln
Lemon St & River Dr (Flag Zone)
Smith Rd & Lemon St (Flag Zone)
10th St & Smith Rd (Flag Zone)
Hayden Ln & Mcclintock Dr (Flag Zone)
8th St & Mcclintock Dr
8th St & Una Av
Dorsey Ln & 8th St
Lemon St & Dorsey Ln
Lemon St & Terrace Rd
University/Rural Tc
University Dr & Palo Verde Dorms
College Av & University Dr
Tempe Tc
MERC FAQ
What time does the MERC bus start operating?
Services on the MERC bus start at 6:01 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the MERC bus stop working?
Services on the MERC bus stop at 7:01 PM on Sunday.
What time does the MERC bus arrive?
When does the Downtown Tempe/Asu bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Downtown Tempe/Asu bus line that is closest to your location.
Does the Valley Metro-Bus MERC bus line run on Columbus Day?
The MERC bus's operating hours on Columbus Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.
Is there a MERC bus stop near me?
Click here to view the nearest MERC bus stop.
Valley Metro-Bus Service Alerts
See all updates on MERC (from Orange St & Lola Ln), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of MERC (Downtown Tempe/Asu) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Valley Metro-Bus info now.
MERC line bus fare
Valley Metro-Bus MERC (Downtown Tempe/Asu) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Valley Metro-Bus tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Valley Metro-Bus’s official website.
MERC (Valley Metro-Bus)
The first stop of the MERC bus route is Orange St & Lola Ln and the last stop is Tempe Tc. MERC (Downtown Tempe/Asu) is operational during everyday.
Additional information: MERC has 14 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 minutes.
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Line MERC Real Time bus Tracker
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MERC - Alternative Directions
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