Getting Around, Saint Louis Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Saint Louis, Missouri - MO, USA)

With decent city planning and a simple grid layout in downtown St. Louis, the city is easy to navigate and travel around. Buses serve the city, as does Lambert St. Louis' light railway transport system, which also provides convenient travel between the airport and St. Louis.

There are free shuttles between Lambert St. Louis Airport's terminals and hiring a car in the city is straightforward, with major car rental travel companies available at the airport.

Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL) / Arriving by Air

Address: 10701 Lambert International Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri MO), 63145-0212, USA
Tel: +1 314 426 8000
Conveniently located approximately a 20-minute drive from downtown St. Louis, the Lambert St. Louis International Airport is served by a number of airlines and ground transport options. The airport features modern facilities including ATMs, restaurants, snack bars and gift shops. A number of car hire travel companies are based at Lambert St. Louis Airport, with offices located at the main terminal. Metrolink connects the airport with downtown St. Louis and taxis are also a convenient way to travel to your hotel, although they are a more expensive alternative.

Lambert St. Louis Airports Guide

Car Rental

There are numerous car rental companies in St. Louis, many of which have offices in the main terminal of the airport. Driving in St. Louis is a relatively straightforward way to travel around town and reach tourist attractions in the surrounding area. Downtown St. Louis has a grid layout, making it relatively easy to navigate.

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Buses and Coaches

Greyhound Bus Lines serve the city of St. Louis, as does Metrobus services. Metrobus routes encompass many top visitor attractions including those at Forest Park. Routes also serve some of the city's shopping and entertainment districts, making bus travel a cheap and convenient way to get around St. Louis.

Trains

The Metrolink light rail system is widely regarded as the best way to travel around the city. The 38-mile / 61-km network serves many visitor attractions in the St. Louis area, ruling out the need for a car. The network begins at the airport and ends at Illinois Station. There are stations near many top attractions including the University City Loop area, Central West End, Union Station and downtown St. Louis.

Taxis

Taxis serve the city 24 hours a day and are an extremely convenient way to travel around St. Louis.