Travel
Car
An easy-to-use network of interstate highways runs through St. Louis making it a short drive to attractions. From the east, I-70, I-64 and I-55 head west across the Poplar Street Bridge and into downtown St. Louis. I-70 swings through downtown, past the airport and west through Missouri. I-55 turns south past the Anheuser-Busch brewery and continues through southeastern Missouri. I-64, which the locals call Highway 40, continues west through St. Louis, past Forest Park and to the Missouri River. I-44 begins in St. Louis and runs southwest along the former path of Route 66 to Springfield, Missouri.
Downtown St. Louis streets are laid out on a grid pattern with alternating one-way north and southbound streets. Abundant parking is available in high-rise garages run by Central/Allright Parking (314) 421-4063 and St. Louis Parking (314) 241-7777 and on surface lots throughout downtown. Parking meters on the street generally have a two-hour time limit which is strictly enforced.
From the Airport to Downtown St. Louis:
For information regarding all ground transportation options to and from the airport, visit http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/index/ground.html.
Metrolink:
MetroLink is St. Louis' light rail system. It is located on the upper level of the Main Terminal at Exit Main Terminal 1 and the East Terminal through the parking garage on all levels. Operating daily from 5 a.m. til' midnight with tickets priced at $3.50 for an adult two hour pass, $1.75 for seniors, customers with disabilities and children under 12. Children under 5 ride for free.
Trans Express Transportation:
Provides shared van service to Downtown hotels. Purchase tickets and board at: Main Terminal, Exit Main Terminal 12; East Terminal, Exit ; East Terminal 12. Tickets are $15.00 one way, $25.00 round trip.
Advanced reservation limousine/van services are available for transportation to your destination in St. Louis and surrounding Missouri / Illinois locations
Phone 1-314-427-3311.
Rental Cars:
Airport/On-site:
Rental car counters are located between Exits Main Terminal 17 and Main Terminal 12, lower level, Main Terminal. Airport/Off-site: Call toll free near Exits Main Terminal 17 and Main Terminal 12 in Main Terminal. Rental car shuttle vans pick-up outside Exit Main Terminal 17 or in the East Terminal outside Exit East Terminal 12.
Taxis:
Board at:
Main Terminal, Exit Main Terminal 14-yellow level of garage; East Terminal, Exit East Terminal, 12.
Exact fares will depend upon final destination.
Note: Each Taxi trip will have an Airport Use Fee of $3.00 per pickup.
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