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Valley Metro 51 bus

51st Ave

67 % on time

Valley Metro 51 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Valley Metro 51 - 51st Ave bus serves 70 bus stops in the Phoenix area departing from Pecos Rd / 51st Av and ending at 49th Av / Thunderbird Rd. Scroll down to see upcoming 51 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 51 bus times will be displayed. The full 51 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Valley Metro 51st Ave map

Valley Metro 51 bus route map

The Valley Metro 51 - 51st Ave bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Valley Metro 51 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 51 bus is approaching your stop.

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Valley Metro 51 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 51 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 51 bus Service Frequency

The next 51 bus leaves Pecos Rd / 51st Av at 8:00 PM, and arrives at 49th Av / Thunderbird Rd at 9:16 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 51 bus On-Time Performance

67 % on time

67% of riders report that the Valley Metro 51 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 8 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 51 bus. Compared to other Valley Metro lines, the 51 bus is ranked 24 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 51 by opening the Transit app.

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Valley Metro 51 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Valley Metro 51 bus depart from Pecos Rd / 51st Av?

    The next 51 bus leaves Pecos Rd / 51st Av at 8:00 PM, and arrives at 49th Av / Thunderbird Rd at 9:16 PM. The total trip time for the next Valley Metro 51 bus is 76 min.

  • Is the Valley Metro 51 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 51 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Valley Metro 51 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Valley Metro 51 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 51 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Valley Metro 51 bus?

    There are 70 stops on the Valley Metro 51 bus.

  • Is the Valley Metro 51 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Valley Metro 51 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 51 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Valley Metro 51 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Valley Metro 51 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 51 bus stop to where you are.

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