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

Alton to Gateway Arch - Bus Schedule

The 1 bus from Alton to Gateway Arch runs from 5:33 AM to 9:18 PM, with departures every 30 min-1 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 51 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alton to Gateway Arch by bus and metro

To get from Alton to Gateway Arch in St. Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 1 bus from Alton Station station to Granite City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 05 bus and finally take the MLB metro from Emerson Park Station station to 8th And Pine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The bus and metro schedule from Alton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gateway Arch on the Moovit app.

111min
Bus - 11
Bus - 0505
Metro - MLBMLB
Walk to Gateway Arch
Leaves from Alton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alton
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 To Granite City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Granite City Station
    ID 5046
    54 min
  • 4
    Bus - 0505
    Wait for bus
    05
    5 To Emerson Park Via Market
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson Pk Metro Link
    ID 5070
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Emerson Park Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Metro - MLBMLB
    Wait for metro
    MLB
    Blue Line To Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    8th And Pine Station
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gateway Arch
    Walk to
    Gateway Arch
    11 N 4th St St Louis, MO 63102
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alton to Gateway Arch

The distance between Alton, St. Louis and Gateway Arch, St. Louis is approximately 32.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alton to Gateway Arch 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 Alton to Gateway Arch

To check the bus and metro schedule from Alton to Gateway Arch using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alton) and destination (Gateway Arch), 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 Alton to Gateway Arch?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 05, Metro line MLB.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alton to Gateway Arch?

    The 1 bus line goes from Granite City Station near Alton in St Louis to Emerson Pk Metro Link station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Emerson Pk Metro Link station near Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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

    The total travel time between Alton in St Louis and Gateway Arch in St. Louis by bus and metro is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Granite City Station near Alton in St Louis.

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

    Get off the bus at the Emerson Pk Metro Link station, which is closest to Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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