Transit

Chandler Flex is the city’s on-demand, public transportation service. That means you’ll be able to request a shared ride when you need it, using a mobile app or by calling in. Book your ride quickly and easily and get picked up in a branded vehicle. Commute, get to after school activities, and get around anywhere in the service area without needing a car.

Service hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fare: $2 per ride, seniors and individuals with disabilities ride for $1 per ride and student trips to/from school are free

Chandler Flex has provided more than 145,000 trips since its launch in July 2022 to over 5,000 people. Around 29% of all trips are to/from schools.

• Chandler Flex

The City of Chandler offers reliable bus service year-round with around 600,000 annual boardings. Our bus service is operated by Valley Metro and is part of the regional bus system. There are 11 bus routes that serve a large portion of the city serving local trips and connecting to Mesa, Tempe, and the Valley Metro Light Rail.

An Express Route operating from the Chandler Park and Ride, next to Tumbleweed Park, is also offered to help commuters with a direct and fast connection to key destinations in Downtown Phoenix.

Service hours: Most routes operate Monday to Saturday, with a few having Sunday services. Check each route schedule for detailed information.

Fare: Local bus fare is $2 per ride, and Express Route is $3.25 per ride. Valley Metro has a Smart Fare system that allows for fare caping on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Visit Valley Metro Fare Pricing for more details.

Route and system maps, and schedules for Bus and Light Rail can be found at Valley Metro, or by calling Valley Metro Customer Service at 602-253-5000.

The First-Mile/Last-Mile program expands and enhances public transit access to an area of the city with limited availability. The service provides more convenience for bus riders while saving Chandler taxpayers the high cost of extending bus routes further into south Chandler. Riders receive discounts of up to 50% off on Lyft rides to and from designated bus stops south of Pecos Road available through a partnership between the City of Chandler and the rideshare platform Lyft.

Service hours: 24/7, 365 days. Ride availability depends on Lyft drivers’ availability in the area.

Fare: Each ride will have a unique price dependent on Lyft’s dynamic pricing policy. The average ride cost for the program is $5.47

To activate your Chandler First-Mile, Last-Mile Program pass download and open the Lyft app on your mobile device. Then tap the menu icon, select “Payment”, scroll down and select Add Lyft. Enter the code: “CHANDLERTRANSIT” to redeem your pass.

• Lyft: First-Mile, Last-Mile

The Paratransit program provides ADA-compliant, shared-ride, door-to-door transportation for individuals with disabilities who cannot use regular bus or light rail services.  Valley Metro's process for determining ADA eligibility includes an application, a release of information form, and an in-person eligibility assessment at the Valley Metro Mobility Center located at 4600 E. Washington St., in Phoenix.  

Applying for ADA Paratransit is free and Valley Metro will provide free round-trip transportation to the Mobility Center for any applicant who resides in Maricopa County upon request. For more details about eligibility or to submit an online application, visit Valley Metro Eligibility and Application or call 602-716-2100.

Schedule a Ride: Call 602-716-2200

Service hours: Monday-Sunday, 4 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Fare: Each ride is $4.00. 

RideChoice is for ADA paratransit-certified people with disabilities who reside in Chandler and participating communities.  RideChoice now has easier access to a larger network of rideshare transportation providers including Uber, taxicabs and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. With RideChoice, you can request your ride when you want to travel, there’s no requirement to book ahead. Take up to 20 trips per month.  If you need to take longer trips, or if you need to use RideChoice for more trips to work, school or medical appointments, we have additional program options that may be right for you.

You can manage your RideChoice account by calling 602-716-2111 or by visiting the RideChoice Customer Portal.

To schedule a ride, call 602-716-2111

Service hours: 24 hours per day, every day of the year, including holidays

Fare: $3 for each trip up to eight miles, with any additional miles costing $2 per mile.