How to get from Gateway Arch to Alton by bus and metro?

Gateway Arch to Alton - Metro Schedule

The MLR metro from Gateway Arch to Alton runs from 5:30 AM to 11:50 PM, with departures every 20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 47 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Gateway Arch to Alton by bus and metro

To get from Gateway Arch to Alton in St Louis, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the MLR metro from 8th And Pine Station station to Emerson Park Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 05 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Granite City Station station to Alton Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and metro schedule from Gateway Arch may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alton on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to metro station
Metro - MLRMLR
Bus - 0505
Bus - 11
Leaves from 8th And Pine Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    8th And Pine Station
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Metro - MLRMLR
    Wait for metro
    MLR
    Red Line To Shiloh Scott
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Emerson Park Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Emerson Pk Metro Link
    ID 5070
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 0505
    Wait for bus
    05
    5 To Tradeport Via Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Granite City Station
    ID 5046
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 To Alton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Alton Station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton Station
    ID 5132
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gateway Arch to Alton

The distance between Gateway Arch, St Louis and Alton, St Louis is approximately 31.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gateway Arch to Alton by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Louis – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Gateway Arch to Alton

To check the bus and metro schedule from Gateway Arch to Alton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gateway Arch) and destination (Alton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gateway Arch to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Metro line MLR, Bus line 05, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct metro between Gateway Arch and Alton?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Gateway Arch to Alton?

    The MLR metro line goes from 8th And Pine Station near Gateway Arch in St. Louis to Emerson Park Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Emerson Park Station near Alton in St Louis.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gateway Arch to Alton by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Gateway Arch in St. Louis and Alton in St Louis by metro and bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Gateway Arch to get to Alton?

    Get on the MLR metro from the 8th And Pine Station near Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Gateway Arch and Alton?

    Get off the metro at the Emerson Park Station, which is closest to Alton in St Louis.

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