How to get from Alton Station to University City by bus and metro?

From Alton Station to University City by bus and metro

To get from Alton Station to University City 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 University City–Big Bend Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The bus and metro schedule from Alton Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to University City on the Moovit app.

135min
Bus - 11
Bus - 0505
Metro - MLBMLB
Walk to University City
Leaves from Alton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alton Station
  • 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
    University City–Big Bend Station
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to University City
    Walk to
    University City
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alton Station to University City

The distance between Alton Station and University City is approximately 40.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alton Station 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 Alton Station to University City

To check the bus and metro schedule from Alton Station to University City using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alton Station) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alton Station to University City?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 05, Metro line MLB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alton Station and University City?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alton Station to University City?

    The 1 bus line goes from Granite City Station near Alton Station in Alton 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 University City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alton Station to University City by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Alton Station and University City by bus and metro is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alton Station to get to University City?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alton Station and University City?

    Get off the bus at the Emerson Pk Metro Link station, which is closest to University City.

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