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How to get from East Alton to Swansea by bus and metro?

From East Alton to Swansea by bus and metro

To get from East Alton to Swansea in St Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 1 bus from St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W station to Granite City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the MLR metro from Emerson Park Station station to Swansea Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Metro - MLRMLR
Leaves from St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W
    ID StlUhaul2
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Granite City Station
    ID GrCtySta0
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson Pk Metro Link
    ID MLnkEmPk0
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Emerson Park Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Metro - MLRMLR
    Wait for metro
    MLR
    Red Line To Shiloh Scott
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Swansea Station
    Ride to metro station
    Swansea Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Alton to Swansea by bus

To get from East Alton to Swansea in St Louis, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 7 bus from St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W station to Edwardsville Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Madison County Transit Ctr station to Swansea Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - 1919
Bus - 1616
Leaves from St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W
    ID StlUhaul2
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edwardsville Station
    ID EdwarSta0
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Collinsville Station
    ID CollinsSta0
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison County Transit Ctr
    ID 13932
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    St. Clair Sq - To College Sta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Swansea Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    Swansea Transit Center
    ID 11626
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Alton to Swansea

The distance between East Alton, St Louis and Swansea, St Louis is approximately 34.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Alton to Swansea by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Louis – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to East Alton

East Alton is located at East Alton, St Louis and the nearest public transit station is St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W.

Bus stations close to East Alton:

  • St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W
  • W St Louis Ave & Virginia Ave N / E
  • East Alton Plaza N / E

Public transit stations close to Swansea, St Louis

Swansea is located at Swansea, St Louis and the nearest public transit station is Illinois @ Fullerton Sb.

Metro stations close to Swansea:

  • Memorial Hospital Station
  • Swansea Station
  • Belleville Station

Bus stations close to Swansea:

  • Illinois @ Fullerton Sb
  • Illinois @ Old Fullerton Sb
  • Illinois @ Smelting Works Nb

From East Alton to Swansea by bus

To get from East Alton to Swansea in St Louis, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 7 bus from St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W station to Edwardsville Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Madison County Transit Ctr station to Swansea Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - 1919
Bus - 1616
Leaves from St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W
    ID StlUhaul2
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edwardsville Station
    ID EdwarSta0
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Collinsville Station
    ID CollinsSta0
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison County Transit Ctr
    ID 13932
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    St. Clair Sq - To College Sta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Swansea Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    Swansea Transit Center
    ID 11626
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Alton to Swansea?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 5, Bus line MLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Alton to Swansea?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 19, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Alton and Swansea in St Louis?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Alton to Swansea in St Louis?

    The 1 bus line goes from St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W station near East Alton to Granite City Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Granite City Station station near Swansea in St Louis

  • How long does it take to travel from East Alton to Swansea in St Louis by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between East Alton and Swansea in St Louis by bus and metro is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Alton to get to Swansea in St Louis?

    Get on the 1 bus from the St Louis Rd & Uhaul S / W stop near East Alton in St Louis.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Alton and Swansea in St Louis?

    Get off the bus at the Granite City Station station, which is closest to Swansea in St Louis.