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How to Get to Washington University in St Louis by Bus or Metro?

Directions to Washington University station (St Louis) with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Washington University

    BusBus: 1, 16, 2, 5.MetroMetro: MLB, MLR.

How to get to Washington University station by bus?

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How to get to Washington University station by metro?

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Bus stops near Washington University in St Louis

  • Mallinckrodt Center, 4 min walk,
  • Skinker @ Brookings Sb, 10 min walk,

Metro stations near Washington University in St Louis

  • University City–Big Bend Station, 17 min walk,
  • Delmar Loop Station, 24 min walk,

Bus lines to Washington University station in St Louis

  • 1, To Mallinckrodt Center Tc,
  • 2, To Mallinckrodt Center Tc Only,
  • 5, Green Line,
  • 16, To Riverview Tc,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Washington University?

    The closest stations to Washington University are:

    • Mallinckrodt Center is 259 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Skinker @ Brookings Sb is 818 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • University City–Big Bend Station is 1380 yards away, 17 min walk.
    • Delmar Loop Station is 2010 yards away, 24 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Washington University?

    These bus lines stop near Washington University: 1, 16, 2.

  • Which metro line stops near Washington University?

    MLB (Blue Line To Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44)

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Washington University in St Louis?

    The nearest metro station to Washington University in St Louis is University City–Big Bend Station. It’s a 17 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Washington University in St Louis?

    The nearest bus stop to Washington University in St Louis is Mallinckrodt Center. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Washington University in St Louis?

    The MLR is the first metro that goes to Washington University in St Louis. It stops nearby at 4:28 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Washington University in St Louis?

    The MLR is the last metro that goes to Washington University in St Louis. It stops nearby at 1:15 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Washington University in St Louis?

    The 16 is the first bus that goes to Washington University in St Louis. It stops nearby at 4:58 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Washington University in St Louis?

    The 5 is the last bus that goes to Washington University in St Louis. It stops nearby at 12:49 AM.

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Public Transit to Washington University in St Louis

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Washington University? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Mallinckrodt Center; Skinker @ Brookings Sb; University City–Big Bend Station; Delmar Loop Station.

Bus: 1, 16, 2, 5.Metro: MLB, MLR.

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Washington University Address: 1 Brookings Dr street in St Louis

Washington University
Washington UniversityWashington University in St. Louis (WashU) is a private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853, the university is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. Washington University comprises eight undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, including Arts and Sciences, George Warren Brown School, Olin Business School, Washington University School of Medicine, McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University School of Law, School of Continuing & Professional Studies, and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Washington University enrolls approximately 16,550 students across its campuses from all 50 states and more than 110 countries. Washington University has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1923 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". In 2021, the National Science Foundation ranked Washington University 25th among academic institutions in the United States for research and development expenditures. The university's athletic teams, Washington University Bears, play in NCAA Division III as a founding member of the University Athletic Association. As of 2023, 26 Nobel laureates, 11 Pulitzer Prize winners, 4 United States Poet Laureates, and 6 MacArthur Fellows have been affiliated with the university as faculty or alumni. Washington University alumni also include 16 university presidents, 21 members of the United States Congress, 30 Rhodes Scholars, 7 Marshall Scholars and 2 Churchill Scholars.

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Washington University in St Louis

Metro lines with stations closest to Washington University in St Louis

Bus lines with stations closest to Washington University in St Louis