How to get from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City by bus and metro?

From 9th St & Alton St SW to University City by bus and metro

To get from 9th St & Alton St SW 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 24 min. The bus and metro schedule from 9th St & Alton St SW may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to University City on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 0505
Metro - MLBMLB
Walk to University City
Leaves from Alton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alton Station
    ID 5132
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 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

Alternative route from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City by bus and metro via 1, 05 and MLR

To get from 9th St & Alton St SW 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 MLR metro from Emerson Park Station station to Delmar Loop Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The bus and metro schedule from 9th St & Alton St SW may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to University City on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 0505
Metro - MLRMLR
Walk to University City
Leaves from Alton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alton Station
    ID 5132
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 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 - MLRMLR
    Wait for metro
    MLR
    Red Line To Lambert Airport Terminal #1
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Delmar Loop Station
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to University City
    Walk to
    University City
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City

The distance between 9th St & Alton St SW and University City is approximately 40.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 9th St & Alton St SW 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 9th St & Alton St SW to University City

To check the bus and metro schedule from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (9th St & Alton St SW) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City by bus and metro via 1, 05 and MLR

To get from 9th St & Alton St SW 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 MLR metro from Emerson Park Station station to Delmar Loop Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The bus and metro schedule from 9th St & Alton St SW may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to University City on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 0505
Metro - MLRMLR
Walk to University City
Leaves from Alton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alton Station
    ID 5132
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 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 - MLRMLR
    Wait for metro
    MLR
    Red Line To Lambert Airport Terminal #1
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Delmar Loop Station
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to University City
    Walk to
    University City
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 05, Metro line MLB.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 05, Metro line MLR.

  • Is there a direct bus between 9th St & Alton St SW 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 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City?

    The 1 bus line goes from Alton Station station near 9th St & Alton St SW in Alton to 1 To Granite City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till 1 To Granite City station near University City.

  • How long does it take to travel from 9th St & Alton St SW to University City by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between 9th St & Alton St SW and University City by bus and metro is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 9th St & Alton St SW to get to University City?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Alton Station stop near 9th St & Alton St SW in Alton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 9th St & Alton St SW and University City?

    Get off the bus at the 1 To Granite City station, which is closest to University City.

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