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PhoenixValley Metro

Valley Metro 3 bus

Van Buren St

62 % on time

Valley Metro 3 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Valley Metro 3 - Van Buren St bus serves 85 bus stops in the Phoenix area departing from Phoenix Zoo and ending at La Canada Bl / 4th St. Scroll down to see upcoming 3 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 3 bus times will be displayed. The full 3 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Valley Metro Van Buren St map

Valley Metro 3 bus route map

The Valley Metro 3 - Van Buren St bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Valley Metro 3 bus to help you plan your trip on Valley Metro. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 3 bus is approaching your stop.

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Valley Metro 3 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 3 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Valley Metro so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Valley Metro 3 bus Service Frequency

The next 3 bus leaves Phoenix Zoo at 2:40 PM, and arrives at La Canada Bl / 4th St at 4:32 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Valley Metro 3 bus On-Time Performance

62 % on time

62% of riders report that the Valley Metro 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 12 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Valley Metro lines, the 3 bus is ranked 30 out of 109 Valley Metro lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Valley Metro metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 3 by opening the Transit app.

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Valley Metro 3 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Valley Metro 3 bus depart from Phoenix Zoo?

    The next 3 bus leaves Phoenix Zoo at 2:40 PM, and arrives at La Canada Bl / 4th St at 4:32 PM. The total trip time for the next Valley Metro 3 bus is 112 min.

  • Is the Valley Metro 3 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Valley Metro 3 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Valley Metro 3 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Valley Metro 3 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 3 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Valley Metro 3 bus?

    There are 85 stops on the Valley Metro 3 bus.

  • Is the Valley Metro 3 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Valley Metro 3 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the Valley Metro 3 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Valley Metro 3 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Valley Metro 3 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 3 bus stop to where you are.

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