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How to get from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City by bus and metro?

From Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City by bus and metro

To get from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City in University City, take the MLR metro from Lambert Airport Terminal 1 Metrolink Station station to Delmar Loop Station station. Next, take the 97 bus from Delmar Loop Transit Center Wb station to Delmar @ Kingsland Wb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The bus and metro schedule from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to University City on the Moovit app.

44min
Metro - MLRMLR
Bus - 9797
Walk to University City
Leaves from Lambert Airport Terminal 1 Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Saint Louis (Lambert Field)
  • 2
    Metro - MLRMLR
    Wait for metro
    MLR
    Red Line To Shiloh Scott
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Delmar Loop Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Delmar Loop Transit Center Wb
    ID 2030
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    To Clayton Tc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Delmar @ Kingsland Wb
    ID 2037
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to University City
    Walk to
    University City
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City by bus and metro via MLR, MLB and 5

To get from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the MLR metro from Lambert Airport Terminal 1 Metrolink Station station to Forest Park–Debaliviere Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MLB metro and finally take the 5 bus from Big Bend Metrolink @ Forest Park Parkway Nb station to Washington @ Trinity Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The bus and metro schedule from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to University City on the Moovit app.

37min
Metro - MLRMLR
Metro - MLBMLB
Bus - 55
Walk to University City
Leaves from Lambert Airport Terminal 1 Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Saint Louis (Lambert Field)
  • 2
    Metro - MLRMLR
    Wait for metro
    MLR
    Red Line To Shiloh Scott
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Forest Park–Debaliviere Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - MLBMLB
    Wait for metro
    MLB
    Blue Line To Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    University City–Big Bend Station
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Big Bend Metrolink @ Forest Park Parkway Nb
    ID 2087
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Green Line
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington @ Trinity Eb
    ID 15656
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to University City
    Walk to
    University City
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City

The distance between Saint Louis (Lambert Field) and University City is approximately 8.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in University City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City

To check the bus and metro schedule from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Saint Louis (Lambert Field)) and destination (University City), 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.

Alternative route from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City by bus and metro via MLR, MLB and 5

To get from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the MLR metro from Lambert Airport Terminal 1 Metrolink Station station to Forest Park–Debaliviere Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MLB metro and finally take the 5 bus from Big Bend Metrolink @ Forest Park Parkway Nb station to Washington @ Trinity Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The bus and metro schedule from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to University City on the Moovit app.

37min
Metro - MLRMLR
Metro - MLBMLB
Bus - 55
Walk to University City
Leaves from Lambert Airport Terminal 1 Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Saint Louis (Lambert Field)
  • 2
    Metro - MLRMLR
    Wait for metro
    MLR
    Red Line To Shiloh Scott
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Forest Park–Debaliviere Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - MLBMLB
    Wait for metro
    MLB
    Blue Line To Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    University City–Big Bend Station
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Big Bend Metrolink @ Forest Park Parkway Nb
    ID 2087
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Green Line
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington @ Trinity Eb
    ID 15656
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to University City
    Walk to
    University City
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Metro line MLR, Bus line 97.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Metro line MLR, Metro line MLB, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct metro between Saint Louis (Lambert Field) and University City?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City?

    The MLR metro line goes from Red Line To Shiloh Scott station near Saint Louis (Lambert Field) in St Louis to Delmar Loop Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Delmar Loop Station station near University City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Saint Louis (Lambert Field) and University City by metro and bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to get to University City?

    Get on the MLR metro from the Red Line To Shiloh Scott station near Saint Louis (Lambert Field) in St Louis.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Saint Louis (Lambert Field) and University City?

    Get off the metro at the Delmar Loop Station stop, which is closest to University City.

  • When is the first metro from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) to University City?

    The first metro from Saint Louis (Lambert Field) in St Louis to University City in University City is MetroLink Red Line. It leaves the Lambert Airport Terminal 1 Metrolink Station station at 7:16 PM.