Metro Transit is a convenient and comfortable option for getting around town, traveling to and from hotels and the airport, and exploring everything St. Louis has to offer.
Get Your Mobile MetroLink Fare on Transit App
Download the Transit app to easily plan your trip, purchase your mobile fare, check schedules and see the real-time location of your MetroLink train. View our guide on how to use the Transit app or to learn more about mobile fares.
MetroLink
The MetroLink light-rail system is the best option for traveling between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and conferences and hotels 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.
Lambert Airport Terminal #1 MetroLink Station
Located at Exit Door #1
Lambert Airport Terminal #2 MetroLink Station
Located at Exit Door #12
Union Station MetroLink Station
301 S. 18th St., 63103
Nearby Hotels:
- 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
Stadium MetroLink Station
401 S. 8th St., 63102
Nearby Hotels:
- The Westin St. Louis
- Live! By Loews
- Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
8th & Pine MetroLink Station
199 N. 8th Street, 63102
Nearby Hotels:
- Hotel Saint Louis, Autograph Collection
- Magnolia Hotel St. Louis
- Marriott St. Louis Grand
- Hotel Indigo
Convention Center MetroLink Station
600 N. 6th St., 63102
Nearby Hotels:
- Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown
- Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Convention Center
- Embassy Suites – St. Louis Downtown
- Magnolia Hotel St. Louis
- Marriott St. Louis Grand
- Courtyard St. Louis – Convention Center
- Hotel Indigo
Laclede’s Landing MetroLink Station
200 Washington Ave., 63102
Nearby Hotels:
- HoteLumiere at the Arch
- Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Nearby Attractions:
- Gateway Arch
- Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
- St. Louis Riverfront
Plan Your Trip
Transit App
Download the Transit app to easily plan your trip, check schedules and see the real-time location of your MetroLink train. Click here for a guide on how to use the Transit app.
Metro Transit Information
Our transit experts can answer your questions and 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).
Schedules & Maps
Check out MetroLink schedules and route map.
How to Ride
With your Metro Weekly Pass or Daily Pass, you can take unlimited rides on MetroLink and MetroBus for as long as the pass is valid. MetroLink is easy to ride:
- Check the schedule and head to the MetroLink station.
- 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.
- Have your transit pass ready. Show your pass to one of our Transit Security Specialists or Fare Inspectors if asked.
- 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.
- Secured, gated platforms with posted guards at most MetroLink stations, must present your transit pass to access the platform.
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.