St Louis International Airport Departures (STL)

Before exiting your ground transport vehicle at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, collect your personal belongings before entering the airport gate.

Additionally, it is ideal for passengers to arrive at the facility at least 2 hours before their flight schedule or per instruction by the airline carrier.

Parking at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

The airport has enough parking spaces at its two parking locations. However, some areas can get occupied quickly, depending on the day.

Please allow plenty of time when traveling with your vehicle to the airport. Cash or credit card payments are accepted at the facility. See more information about short and long term parking at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Don't hesitate to contact St. Louis Lambert International Airport Parking Services at +1 314-890-1333 to determine whether a prior reservation is required.

Transfer Services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Passengers with outbound flights can get to the airport on a rental car, taxi, rideshare, shuttle, train, public bus, and Metrolink trains.

Rental Car Services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

When ready to return your vehicle to the car rental center, remove all personal items before turning over the rented vehicle to the designated facility.

Allow plenty of time for your drive when returning the vehicle. If you're not sure where to go, give the rental company a call.

When renting a vehicle, customers must abide by the Terms and Conditions of the rental company at all times.

Don't hesitate to contact the rental car company directly for item(s) lost and found inside the vehicle. See all rental car companies at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Report to the airport Lost and Found Section for item(s) left in a rental car center area at +1 314-890-1370.

Ideally, they will keep them in the Lost Property Office for 30 days.

Ride Shares at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Rideshares will drop passengers at the designated area in front of the terminal building.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the company's app and coordinating directly with their driver.

They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

For added safety, ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

Taxis at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Depending on the location, the one-way fare from Downtown to the airport should be between $35 to $45.

Taxis will drop passengers at the designated location in front of the terminal building. More information about taxis at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

If you are traveling from outside the city area, please consult your driver for rates. It is customary to give the driver a tip (15-20% of the fare) for good service.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and the driver's name when traveling to and from the airport, just in case you leave something behind.

Trains at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

The airport is served by MetroLink's Red Line, with stations at Terminals 1 and 2. More information about train services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Buses at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Public buses may not be available at the airport regularly. Buses drop off passengers at the designated area on the terminal grounds. Further information about buses to and from St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Hotel Shuttle Services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Many hotels in downtown St. Louis provide shuttle services. Shuttles drop passengers at the Ground Transportation Center in front of the terminal.

Passengers are advised to confirm if this is available at their accommodation with their respective hotel.