How to get from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University in St Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 1 bus from Broadway & Central Ave S / W station to Granite City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 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 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Metro - MLBMLB
Walk to Washington University
Leaves from Broadway & Central Ave S / W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Central Ave S / W
    ID BroadwCent2
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Granite City Station
    ID GrCtySta0
    52 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 - 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 Washington University
    Walk to
    Washington University
    1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 1, 5 and MLR

To get from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University in St Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 1 bus from Broadway & Central Ave 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 Delmar Loop Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Metro - MLRMLR
Walk to Washington University
Leaves from Broadway & Central Ave S / W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Central Ave S / W
    ID BroadwCent2
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Granite City Station
    ID GrCtySta0
    52 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 Lambert Airport Terminal #1
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Delmar Loop Station
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington University
    Walk to
    Washington University
    1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
    1.27 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University

The distance between Central Ave & Nixon St N / E, St Louis and Washington University, St Louis is approximately 39.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University 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 Central Ave & Nixon St N / E

Central Ave & Nixon St N / E is located at Central Ave & Nixon St N / E, St Louis and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave & Nixon St S / W.

Train stations close to Central Ave & Nixon St N / E:

  • Alton Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Central Ave & Nixon St N / E:

  • Central Ave & Nixon St S / W
  • Central Ave & Blair Ave S / W
  • Central Ave & Blair Ave N / E

Public transit stations close to Washington University, St Louis

Washington University is located at 1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA, St Louis and the nearest public transit station is Delmar @ Sgt Mike King Eb.

Metro stations close to Washington University:

  • Forsyth Station
  • University City–Big Bend Station
  • Delmar Loop Station

Bus stations close to Washington University:

  • Delmar @ Sgt Mike King Eb
  • Forsyth @ Wallace Circle Wb
  • Forsyth @ Big Bend Eb

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 1, 5 and MLR

To get from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University in St Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 1 bus from Broadway & Central Ave 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 Delmar Loop Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Metro - MLRMLR
Walk to Washington University
Leaves from Broadway & Central Ave S / W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Central Ave S / W
    ID BroadwCent2
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Granite City Station
    ID GrCtySta0
    52 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 Lambert Airport Terminal #1
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Delmar Loop Station
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington University
    Walk to
    Washington University
    1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
    1.27 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 5, Bus line MLB.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 5, Bus line MLR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central Ave & Nixon St N / E and Washington University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University?

    The 1 bus line goes from Broadway & Central Ave S / W station near Central Ave & Nixon St N / E in 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 Washington University in St Louis.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to Washington University by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Central Ave & Nixon St N / E in Alton and Washington University in St Louis by bus and metro is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central Ave & Nixon St N / E to get to Washington University?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Broadway & Central Ave S / W stop near Central Ave & Nixon St N / E in Alton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central Ave & Nixon St N / E and Washington University?

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

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