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Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri

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St. Louis Airport Information

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Lambert-St. Louis International is an airport of "firsts," being the first municipally-owned airport as well as the location of the first plane ride of President Theodore Roosevelt and the first parachute jump. Located only 13 miles northwest of downtown, it is the 33rd busiest airport in North America. The airport provided service to over 15 million passengers in 2007 and offers an average of 700 flights each day. The 1,786-acre airport has 83 gates and serves more than 70 non-stop national and international destinations with 13 airlines and two charters.

In 2006, Lambert-St. Louis International completed a runway expansion project, which added a third 9,000-foot-long parallel runway to the field. In 2008, the airport will begin a $105 million renovation project to the main terminal, including improvements of the ticketing hall, baggage claim, restrooms, restaurants and retail shops. In the meantime, travelers can enjoy amenities including wi-fi connectivity, retail shops and restaurants such as the St. Louis-style barbecue joint Rib Café and chains California Pizza Kitchen and Chili's. Notable attractions also include Charles Lindbergh's Monocoupe plane and a mural titled "Aviation.An American Triumph" in the main terminal. The 142-foot-wide mural, one of the world's largest, traces the history of flight from ancient mythology to modern aviation.

The airport has two parking garages and five open-air parking lots that accommodate intermediate, short- and long-term parking. A free shuttle bus connects the lots and terminals. The MetroLink light rail also connects the airport's terminals to downtown, making stops at points of interest such as the  Gateway ArchGateway Arch
Gateway Arch. The fare is $3.50 from the airport to any stop.

Airline carriers serving Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

  • Air Canada
  • American
  • AirTran Airways
  • Continental
  • Delta
  • Frontier
  • Great Lakes Airlines
  • Midwest Airlines
  • Northwest
  • Southwest
  • United
  • US Airways
  • America West

St. Louis Train Information

St. Louis Station
Amtrak serves the city of St. Louis through the downtown St. Louis Station. The station is currently housed in a temporary facility, as a new facility is expected to open in 2008 as part of St. Louis' MetroLink Civic Center. The station sees over 200,000 passengers per year as part of the Amtrak's Illinois Routes, Missouri Routes and Texas Eagle. Together these routes include the cities of  ChicagoChicago
Chicago, Kansas City, Missouri, Dallas and San Antonio.

St. Louis Public Transportation

MetroBus
The MetroBus runs over 50 routes throughout St. Louis City and County. Hours vary by route and day of the week. MetroBus fare is $1.75, with reduced fares for children ages 5-12, seniors ages 65 and older and people with disabilities. Exact change is required.

MetroLink
The St. Louis MetroLink is a 46-mile-long light rail transit system with 37 stations. The system consists of two lines connecting Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and Shrewsbury, Missouri, to Scott Air Force Base near Shiloh, Illinois. MetroLink stops at numerous points of interest including
 Union StationUnion Station
Union Station, Busch StadiumBusch Stadium
Busch Stadium, Laclede's Landing and Forest ParkForest Park
Forest Park. Each day an average of 67,684 people ride the MetroLink, which runs daily with hours based on day and location. Fare cards are available in a one-ride ticket for $1, a two-hour pass for $2.25, a two-hour pass from Lambert airport for $3.50 and a one-day pass for $4.50. Reduced fares are available for children ages 5-12, seniors ages 65 and older and people with disabilities. Fare is free for children under 5.

Rental Cars
Various rental car companies operate in St. Louis. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty serve the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Courtesy buses are available to take passengers from the rental car services in the main terminal to their respective off-site lots.

Taxis
St. Louis has numerous taxi cab services available, with over 700 on-call companies holding licenses with the Metropolitan Taxicab Commission. One of the oldest and largest companies is St. Louis County Cab with 250 vehicles. Sample fares, which are in accordance with the MTC's guidelines, for the company are $2.50 for each 1/10 mile and $0.17 for each additional mile. Additional charges include $1 for each additional passenger, $1 per trip fuel surcharge and $3 surcharge for each trip originating at Lambert Airport.

Approximate Taxi Fares from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

  • Downtown St. Louis
  • Clatyon
  • Westport
  • $36
  • $25
  • $21
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