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How to get from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place by bus and light rail?

From Downtown Transit Center to West University Place by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place in Houston, take the 700 light rail from Downtown Transit Center station to Tmc Transit Center station. Next, take the 2 bus from Texas Medical Center Transit Center station to Holcombe Blvd @ Brompton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Downtown Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to West University Place on the Moovit app.

31min$1.25
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 700
Light Rail - 700
Bus - 22
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Transit Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 700
    Wait for light rail
    700
    Metrorail - Fannin South - Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tmc Transit Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Texas Medical Center Transit Center
    ID 11025
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Mission Bend Tc - Westbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Holcombe Blvd @ Brompton St
    Ride to bus station
    Holcombe Blvd @ Brompton St
    ID 9848
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Transit Center to West University Place by bus

To get from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place in Houston, take the 161 bus from Downtown Transit Center station to Louisiana St @ Lamar St station. Next, take the 41 bus from Lamar St @ Smith St station to Kirby Dr @ Holcombe Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Downtown Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to West University Place on the Moovit app.

47min$1.25
Bus - 161161
Bus - 4141
Walk to West University Place
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    W Bellfort P&R - Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Louisiana St @ Lamar St
    ID 577
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lamar St @ Smith St
    ID 346
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Tmc Tc - Westbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirby Dr @ Holcombe Blvd
    ID 4553
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to West University Place
    Walk to
    West University Place
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place

The distance between Downtown Transit Center, Houston and West University Place, Houston is approximately 5.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Houston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Transit Center) and destination (West University Place), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

From Downtown Transit Center to West University Place by bus

To get from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place in Houston, take the 161 bus from Downtown Transit Center station to Louisiana St @ Lamar St station. Next, take the 41 bus from Lamar St @ Smith St station to Kirby Dr @ Holcombe Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Downtown Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to West University Place on the Moovit app.

47min$1.25
Bus - 161161
Bus - 4141
Walk to West University Place
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    W Bellfort P&R - Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Louisiana St @ Lamar St
    ID 577
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lamar St @ Smith St
    ID 346
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Tmc Tc - Westbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirby Dr @ Holcombe Blvd
    ID 4553
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to West University Place
    Walk to
    West University Place
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Light Rail line 700, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 161, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Transit Center and West University Place in Houston?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place in Houston?

    The 700 light rail line goes from Downtown Transit Center station near Downtown Transit Center to Metrorail - Fannin South - Southbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Metrorail - Fannin South - Southbound station near West University Place in Houston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place in Houston by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Transit Center and West University Place in Houston by light rail and bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Transit Center to get to West University Place in Houston?

    Get on the 700 light rail from the Downtown Transit Center station near Downtown Transit Center in Houston.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Transit Center and West University Place in Houston?

    Get off the light rail at the Metrorail - Fannin South - Southbound stop, which is closest to West University Place in Houston.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place?

    The ride from Downtown Transit Center to West University Place costs $1.25.