Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Overview - Phoenix
Located on the Salt River, Phoenix is the capital and the largest city by population in Arizona. It has approximately 1,650,000 inhabitants in the city proper as of 2023. The Phoenix metropolitan area (Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler) comprised 5,070,110 residents as of the 2023 US Census Bureau Estimate.
Phoenix's rapid transit network consists of two light rail services. It also has a modern streetcar service.
Valley Metro
Opened 2008, Valley Metro consists of two light rail services that serve the cities of the Valley of the Sun, including Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, Arizona, as well as a modern streetcar in Tempe.
Valley Metro Rail A Line
The Valley Metro Rail A Line is a light rail service on an east-west alignment, running from the Downtown Phoenix Hub in the west to Gilbert Rd in the east via Tempe, and serving 23 stations (4 of which have separate platforms in downtown Phoenix).
Valley Metro Rail was opened in December 2008. The A Line was separated into its own service and rerouted to terminate in downtown Phoenix in June 2025. The A Line is owned and operated by Valley Metro.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 12' | 12' | 15' | 20' |
Schedules -- Last Updated: Jun 7, 2025
Valley Metro Rail B Line
Valley Metro Rail is a light rail service on a north-south alignment, running from Metro Pkwy in the north to Baseline/Central Ave in the south via the Downtown Phoenix Hub, and serving 27 stations (3 of which have separate platforms in downtown Phoenix, and one of which is only served northbound during early morning hours only).
Valley Metro Rail was opened in December 2008 and the last extension to the line was to Baseline/Central Ave in June 2025. The B Line is owned and operated by Valley Metro.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 12' | 12' | 15' | 20' |
Schedules -- Last Updated: Jun 7, 2025
Tempe Streetcar
The Tempe Streetcar is a modern streetcar service on an north-south alignment, running from Marina Heights in the north to Dorsey/Apache Blvd in the south and serving 14 stations (6 of which are served in a single direction only).
The Tempe Streetcar was opened in May 2022. The Tempe Streetcar is owned and operated by Valley Metro.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Streetcar | 15' | 15' | 15' | 20' |
Schedules -- Last Updated: Jun 7, 2025
References & Helpful Links
Valley Metro Rail at Wikipedia
Official Website for Valley Metro: Valley Metro
Maps
All Official Maps - Valley Metro [Last Accessed Jun 7, 2025]
Official System Map - Valley Metro [Last Accessed Jun 7, 2025]
Other Sources
Asset Notes
Colors for Valley Metro Rail taken from June 2025 official system map.
Colors for Tempe Streetcar and PHX SkyTrain taken from May 2022 official system map.
Formerly (from page inception to May 22, 2022): Color for Valley Metro Rail taken from May 2019 official system map. Color for Tempe Streetcar taken from Nov 2018 official streetcar map. Formerly (from May 22, 2022 to June 7, 2025): Color for Valley Metro Rail taken from May 2022 official system map.