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

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

To get from State @ 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 State @ 78th Street Wb station to 5th & Missouri Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MLR metro and finally take the 2 bus from Delmar Loop Transit Center Eb station to Forsyth @ Wallace Circle Wb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min

MLR

Leaves from State @ 78th Street Wb

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
State @ 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
20 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
2
Wait for bus
2
To Brentwood I-64 Tc
9
Ride to bus station
Forsyth @ Wallace Circle Wb
ID 14447
9 min
10
Walk to
Washington University
1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
190 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from State @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro via 1 and MLB

To get from State @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University in St Louis, take the 1 bus from State @ 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 10 min.

70min

MLB

Leaves from State @ 78th Street Wb

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
State @ 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
20 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

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

The distance between State @ 78th Street Wb, St Louis and Washington University, St Louis is approximately 16.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from State @ 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 State @ 78th Street Wb

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

Metro stations close to State @ 78th Street Wb:

Washington Park Station
Fairview Heights Station

Bus stations close to State @ 78th Street Wb:

State @ 78th Street Eb
State @ 80th Street Eb
State @ 80th Street Wb

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 Mallinckrodt Center.

Metro stations close to Washington University:

Forsyth Station
Delmar Loop Station
Skinker Station

Bus stations close to Washington University:

Mallinckrodt Center
Delmar @ Sgt Mike King Eb
Big Bend @ Kingsbury Nb

Related Routes

Alternative route from State @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro via 1 and MLB

70min

MLB

Leaves from State @ 78th Street Wb

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
State @ 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
20 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

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from State @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University?
The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 1, Metro line MLR, Bus line 2.
What is the alternative route to get from State @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University?
The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 1, Metro line MLB.
Is there a direct bus between State @ 78th Street Wb and Washington University?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.
Which bus line goes from State @ 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 State @ 78th Street Wb in East St. Louis to 5th & Missouri Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till 5th & Missouri Transit Center station near Washington University in St Louis.
How long does it take to travel from State @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro?
The total travel time between State @ 78th Street Wb in East St. Louis and Washington University in St Louis by bus and metro is about 1 hr 7 min.
Where do I get on the bus near State @ 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 State @ 78th Street Wb in East St. Louis.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between State @ 78th Street Wb and Washington University?
Get off the bus at the 5th & Missouri Transit Center stop, which is closest to Washington University in St Louis.

Last updated on February 17, 2026

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

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

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Alternative route from State @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro via 1 and MLB

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Public transit stations close to State @ 78th Street Wb

Public transit stations close to Washington University, St Louis

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Alternative route from State @ 78th Street Wb to Washington University by bus and metro via 1 and MLB

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Is there a direct bus between State @ 78th Street Wb and Washington University?

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