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

Kirkwood to Gateway Arch - Bus Schedule

The 21 bus from Kirkwood to Gateway Arch runs from 4:59 AM to 11:37 PM, with departures every 1 hr-1 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Kirkwood to Gateway Arch by bus and metro

To get from Kirkwood to Gateway Arch in St. Louis, take the 21 bus from Big Bend @ Maeville Eb station to Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center station. Next, take the MLB metro from Shrewsbury–Lansdowne I-44 Station station to 8th And Pine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus and metro schedule from Kirkwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gateway Arch on the Moovit app.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Metro - MLBMLB
Walk to Gateway Arch
Leaves from Big Bend @ Maeville Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Big Bend @ Maeville Eb
    ID 9889
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    To Shrewsbury I-44 Tc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center
    ID 14769
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shrewsbury–Lansdowne I-44 Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - MLBMLB
    Wait for metro
    MLB
    Blue Line To Fairview Heights
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    8th And Pine Station
    32 min
  • 7
    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 Kirkwood to Gateway Arch

The distance between Kirkwood, St. Louis and Gateway Arch, St. Louis is approximately 21.76 mi, which can typically be traveled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood to Gateway Arch

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 21, Metro line MLB.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkwood to Gateway Arch?

    The 21 bus line goes from Big Bend @ Maeville Eb station near Kirkwood in St Louis to Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center station near Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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

    The total travel time between Kirkwood in St Louis and Gateway Arch in St. Louis by bus and metro is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Big Bend @ Maeville Eb stop near Kirkwood in St Louis.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Kirkwood and Gateway Arch?

    Get off the bus at the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center station, which is closest to Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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