How to get from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro?

From Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro

To get from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University in St Louis, take the 1 bus from Main @ 78th Street Wb station to 5th & Missouri Transit Center station. Next, take the MLB metro from 5th & Missouri Station station to University City–Big Bend Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min

MLB

Leaves from Main @ 78th Street Wb

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Main @ 78th Street Wb
2
1
Wait for bus
1
Main St State St - To 5th & Mo Via Fairview Hgts Tc
3
Ride to bus station
5th & Missouri Transit Center
ID 14330
39 min
4
Walk to metro station
5th & Missouri Station
20 yd • 1 min
5
MLB
Wait for metro
MLB
Blue Line To Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44
6
Ride to metro station
University City–Big Bend Station
26 min
7
Walk to
Washington University
1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
780 yd • 10 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro via 1, MLR and 16

To get from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University in St Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 1 bus from Main @ 78th Street Wb station to 5th & Missouri Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MLR metro and finally take the 16 bus from Delmar Loop Transit Center Eb station to Skinker @ Brookings Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min

MLR

Leaves from Main @ 78th Street Wb

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Main @ 78th Street Wb
2
1
Wait for bus
1
Main St State St - To 5th & Mo Via Fairview Hgts Tc
3
Ride to bus station
5th & Missouri Transit Center
ID 14330
39 min
4
Walk to metro station
5th & Missouri Station
20 yd • 1 min
5
MLR
Wait for metro
MLR
Red Line To Lambert Airport Terminal #1
6
Ride to metro station
Delmar Loop Station
24 min
7
Walk to bus station
Delmar Loop Transit Center Eb
ID 2097
10 yd • 1 min
8
16
Wait for bus
16
To Shrewsbury I-44 Tc
9
Ride to bus station
Skinker @ Brookings Sb
ID 2640
4 min
10
Walk to
Washington University
1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
0.6 mi • 13 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University

The distance between Main @ 78th Street Wb, St Louis and Washington University, St Louis is approximately 22.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main @ 78th Street Wb 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 Main @ 78th Street Wb

Main @ 78th Street Wb is located at Main @ 78th Street Wb, St Louis and the nearest public transit station is Main @ 78th Street Sb.

Metro stations close to Main @ 78th Street Wb:

Fairview Heights Station
Memorial Hospital Station

Bus stations close to Main @ 78th Street Wb:

Main @ 78th Street Sb
Main @ 77th Street Wb
Main @ 77th Street Sb

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 Forsyth @ Wallace Circle Wb.

Metro stations close to Washington University:

Skinker Station
Forsyth Station
Delmar Loop Station

Bus stations close to Washington University:

Forsyth @ Wallace Circle Wb
Mallinckrodt Center
Forsyth @ Big Bend Eb

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro via 1, MLR and 16

90min

MLR

Leaves from Main @ 78th Street Wb

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Main @ 78th Street Wb
2
1
Wait for bus
1
Main St State St - To 5th & Mo Via Fairview Hgts Tc
3
Ride to bus station
5th & Missouri Transit Center
ID 14330
39 min
4
Walk to metro station
5th & Missouri Station
20 yd • 1 min
5
MLR
Wait for metro
MLR
Red Line To Lambert Airport Terminal #1
6
Ride to metro station
Delmar Loop Station
24 min
7
Walk to bus station
Delmar Loop Transit Center Eb
ID 2097
10 yd • 1 min
8
16
Wait for bus
16
To Shrewsbury I-44 Tc
9
Ride to bus station
Skinker @ Brookings Sb
ID 2640
4 min
10
Walk to
Washington University
1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
0.6 mi • 13 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University?
The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 1, Metro line MLB.
What is the alternative route to get from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University?
The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 1, Metro line MLR, Bus line 16.
Is there a direct bus between Main @ 78th Street Wb and Washington University?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.
Which bus line goes from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University?
The 1 bus line goes from Main St State St - To 5th & Mo Via Fairview Hgts Tc station near Main @ 78th Street Wb in Belleville to 5th & Missouri Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till 5th & Missouri Transit Center station near Washington University in St Louis.
How long does it take to travel from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro?
The total travel time between Main @ 78th Street Wb in Belleville and Washington University in St Louis by bus and metro is about 1 hr 29 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Main @ 78th Street Wb to get to Washington University?
Get on the 1 bus from the Main St State St - To 5th & Mo Via Fairview Hgts Tc stop near Main @ 78th Street Wb in Belleville.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main @ 78th Street Wb and Washington University?
Get off the bus at the 5th & Missouri Transit Center station, which is closest to Washington University in St Louis.

Last updated on January 3, 2026

How to get from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro?

From Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro

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Alternative route from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro via 1, MLR and 16

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Public transit directions from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University

Public transit stations close to Main @ 78th Street Wb

Public transit stations close to Washington University, St Louis

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro via 1, MLR and 16

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Questions & Answers

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