Our MetroLink light rail trains take you directly to The Dome at America’s Center via the Convention Center MetroLink Station, just steps away from the doors. Getting around is easy, affordable, and stress-free with Metro Transit. No rental car, no rideshare surge, no parking garage. Just tap and go on the system you came here to see.
Your Ride From Lambert Airport to the Beatification Mass
The Beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen takes place at The Dome at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis, which is located just steps away from the Convention Center MetroLink Station.
- Board at the airport. There are MetroLink stations at both Lambert Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Follow the signs from baggage claim.
- Buy your fare. Download the Transit app to easily purchase your mobile fare (or use a Ticket Vending Machine at the station.)
- Scan at the gate. Scan your mobile fare or ticket at the validator to open the gates and access the platform.
- Take any eastbound train. Downtown St. Louis is about 45 minutes from the airport.
- Exit at Convention Center. The Dome at America’s Center is just steps away from the station. Staying at a downtown hotel? Check the station list below to find your stop.
Coming back for your flight, take any westbound Red Line train from downtown to St. Louis toward Lambert Airport.
Download the Transit App
Use the Transit App to easily purchase your mobile fare, check schedules and see the real-time location of your MetroLink train. View our guide on how to use Transit App or to learn more about using mobile fares.
MetroLink
The MetroLink light-rail system is the best option for traveling between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and conferences, hotels, and sporting events in downtown St. Louis. MetroLink trains operate seven days a week from about 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Here are resources and information on the most popular MetroLink stations for your visit.
Where do YOU want to go?
MetroLink Station: Union Station
Address: 301 S. 18th St, 63103
Nearby Attractions & Hotels:
- St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
- The St. Louis Wheel
- Energizer Park, home of St. Louis CITY SC
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel
- Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Downtown
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Pear Tree Inn St. Louis
MetroLink Station: Civic Center
Address: 401 S. 14th St, 63103
Nearby Attractions & Hotels:
- Enterprise Center, home of the St. Louis Blues
- Hotel St. Louis Downtown City Center
MetroLink Station: Stadium
Address: 401 S. 8th St, 63102
Nearby Attractions & Hotels:
- Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals
- Ballpark Village
- The Westin St. Louis
- Live! By Loews
- Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
MetroLink Station: 8th & Pine
Address: 199 N. 8th St, 63102
Nearby Attractions & Hotels:
- Old Courthouse
- Hotel Saint Louis, Autograph Collection
- Magnolia Hotel St. Louis
- Marriott St. Louis Grand
- Hotel Indigo
MetroLink Station: Convention Center
Address: 600 N. 6th St, 63102
Nearby Attractions & Hotels:
- The Dome at America’s Center
- Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown
- Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Convention Center
- Embassy Suites – St. Louis Downtown
- Courtyard St. Louis – Convention Center
- Magnolia Hotel St. Louis
- Marriott St. Louis Grand
- Hotel Indigo
MetroLink Station: Laclede’s Landing
Address: 200 Washington Ave, 63102
Nearby Attractions & Hotels:
- Gateway Arch
- Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
- Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Plan your visit to the Gateway Arch and Riverboats by visiting GatewayArch.com.
Plan Your Trip
Make your St. Louis experience smooth and enjoyable! You can use our Trip Planner to create your transit plan anytime before or during your visit.
If you need assistance, our Transit Information Experts can answer any questions or create a custom trip plan tailored for you. They are available Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 314.231.2345 (phone) or 314.207.9786 (text).
How to Ride
- Check the schedule, plan your trip and head to your MetroLink station.
- Use the Transit app to purchase your fare and avoid lines at the ticket vending machines.
- If at a station with activated security gates, scan your fare at the ticket validator to open the gates and access the platform.
- Make sure you are going in the right direction. Trains travel eastbound and westbound. Check the signs at the station to ensure you’re at the correct platform and board the correct train.
- Find a seat. Priority seating is available at the front seat of each train car for customers in mobility devices or who need more time exiting the train.
- Stay alert. Pay attention as the train travels and listen for operator announcements so you get to the correct stop.
- Enjoy your ride!
Safety
Metro Transit employs a comprehensive security program to ensure customers and Metro Transit team members enjoy safe and comfortable transportation throughout the St. Louis region. This includes:
- Active patrols throughout the MetroLink system from Transit Security Specialists and uniformed Law Enforcement Officers.
- More than 1,600 real-time surveillance cameras monitored 24/7 at Metro Transit’s Real Time Camera Center.
- Secure gated platforms with posted guards at all MetroLink stations.
If you have any concerns, contact Metro Transit Public Safety at any time:
314.289.6873 (phone) | 314.300.0188 (text)
Accessibility
Metro Transit is committed to providing accessible transportation for all of our customers. All MetroLink trains, platforms and stations are ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible.
- Priority seating is available at the front seat of each train car for customers with mobility devices or who may need more time exiting the train. Fold the seat up if you need space for a mobility device, and press the black strip to alert the operator that you need more time to exit the train.
- System announcements at MetroLink stations are both audio and visual.
- Operators make audio announcements on upcoming stations and bus connections.
- Visit MetroStLouis.org/Elevators for information on system elevators.
Visitors from out of town, who are certified ADA Paratransit eligible by another transit provider, or provide necessary documentation of disability that prevents independent use of MetroBus and MetroLink, may qualify for visitor status and use ADA Paratransit service for up to 21 days in a calendar year. Please contact Transit Access Center at 314-982-1510 to register.