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To reach the University of St. Thomas in Houston via public transportation, you have several options: METRO Bus Services: ? Route 56 (Airline/Montrose): This bus travels through Montrose Boulevard, directly serving the university area. ? Route 25 (Richmond): This route operates along Richmond Avenue, with stops near Montrose Boulevard, providing access to the university METRORail Services: ? Red Line: While the Red Line doesn't stop directly at the university, the Wheeler Station is approximately a 17-minute walk away. Planning Your Trip: ? METRO's Interactive Map: Use METRO's interactive map or the RideMETRO app's trip-planning feature to locate nearby stops and plan your journey. ? RideMETRO App: This app provides real-time updates, schedules, and trip-planning tools to assist you in navigating Houston's public transportation system. Fares and Payment: ? Standard Fare: $1.25 per ride. ? METRO Q? Fare Card: A reloadable card offering free transfers within a three-hour window. Students are also always more than welcome to utilize ride services such as Lyft and Uber to make their way to campus if they do not have a car available. Website: METRO | Public Transit | Houston, Texas | Bus | Rail | Park & Ride

Here are some major roads and landmarks near the university: Major Roads: ? Montrose Boulevard ? Runs north-south along the university's eastern boundary. ? West Alabama Street ? A major east-west road that passes through the campus. ? Richmond Avenue ? Located just south of the university, a key road for local businesses and transit. ? Shepherd Drive ? A major north-south road west of the university. ? Westheimer Road ? A major commercial road running east-west, just north of the campus. Nearby Landmarks: ? The Menil Collection ? A famous art museum located a few blocks away. ? The Rothko Chapel ? A peaceful, meditative space and landmark near the university. ? Houston Museum District ? Includes museums like the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Holocaust Museum Houston. ? Hermann Park ? A large green space with the Houston Zoo, McGovern Centennial Gardens, and Miller Outdoor Theatre. ? Buffalo Bayou Park ? A scenic park with walking trails, just a short drive from the university. ? Texas Medical Center ? One of the largest medical complexes in the world, located southeast of UST. Here are brief driving directions from each landmark to the University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST): ________________________________________ From The Menil Collection (1 mile, ~5 min drive) ? Head east on Sul Ross St toward Mandell St ? Turn left onto Mandell St ? Turn right onto W Alabama St ? UST will be on your right ________________________________________ From The Rothko Chapel (0.5 miles, ~3 min drive) ? Head south on Yupon St toward Sul Ross St ? Turn right onto Sul Ross St ? Turn left onto Montrose Blvd ? UST will be on your right ________________________________________ From the Museum District (2 miles, ~7 min drive) ? Take Main St north ? Turn left onto Binz St (which becomes Bissonnet St) ? Turn right onto Montrose Blvd ? UST will be on your left ________________________________________ From Hermann Park (2 miles, ~8 min drive) ? Exit Hermann Park Dr heading west ? Turn right onto Main St ? Turn left onto Bissonnet St ? Turn right onto Montrose Blvd ? UST will be on your left ________________________________________ From Buffalo Bayou Park (2.5 miles, ~9 min drive) ? Take Allen Pkwy west ? Turn left onto Montrose Blvd ? Drive south past Westheimer Rd and W Alabama St ? UST will be on your left ________________________________________ From Texas Medical Center (3 miles, ~10 min drive) ? Take Fannin St north ? Turn left onto Sunset Blvd ? Turn right onto Montrose Blvd ? UST will be on your left

The University of St. Thomas is conveniently located near a variety of hotel accommodations in the Montrose and Downtown areas, including Hotel ZaZa, Hilton Americas, and more. For a complete list of nearby lodging options, we invite you to visit www.stthom.edu/visit and explore the ?Where to Stay? tab