STL Airport Transportation Options
Lambert St. Louis Airport offers a variety of transportation options to suit different needs. Whether you're heading downtown or exploring the surrounding areas, you have multiple choices for getting around.
Taxis & Limousines
Taxis are readily available outside both terminals. You can find them at designated taxi stands. For limousine services, several companies operate in the area. Contact your preferred provider for details and bookings.
Private Shuttles & Buses
- GoBest Express: The official shared-ride shuttle service at STL. It operates from counters in the baggage claim area of both terminals. Call 1-877-785-4682 for reservations. It serves hotels, businesses, and universities in the region.
- Greyhound Bus: Available at the Airport's Bus Port, south of Terminal 1. Use the airport courtesy shuttle from Exit Door MT 12 to reach the Bus Port. For more information, call 1-800-231-2222.
Ride-Share Services
Popular ride-share platforms like Uber and Lyft operate at STL. Designated pick-up and drop-off areas are located outside both terminals. Follow the signs to reach these areas and use the app to arrange your ride.
Rental Cars
Rental car facilities are located near the airport. Major providers such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz have counters at STL. Follow the signs to the rental car area from either terminal. Contact your preferred company for bookings.
Public Transportation
- MetroBus: Local bus service is available at the Bus Port, south of the Main Terminal. Use the free terminal shuttle from Exit Door MT 12 to reach the Bus Port. Check the Metro St. Louis website for route details.
- MetroLink Light Rail: The MetroLink serves the St. Louis area with stations at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Exit Door MT1 at Terminal 1 or through the parking garage at Terminal 2 to access the Red Line to downtown St. Louis.
Accessibility and Additional Services
STL Airport provides accessible transportation options, including wheelchair services and moving walkways. Hotel shuttles are available for nearby accommodations. Short-term parking is conveniently located near both terminals for quick pick-ups and drop-offs.
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Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com strives to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from booking your flights to navigating airport security and beyond. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to Saint Louis's STL airport:
- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle busses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from STL outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- Saint Louis airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into STL airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for Lambert St Louis lost & found here.
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