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Getting around

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Getting around St. Louis

  1. 1Many suburbs need a car

    Distances are wide and many daily errands are car-based

  2. 2Use Metro when it fits

    MetroLink and MetroBus work best along major corridors

  3. 3Plan airport trips

    Lambert airport is reachable by car, rideshare, taxi, and MetroLink

  4. 4Budget for driving

    Fuel, insurance, registration, inspections, parking, and repairs

  5. 5Check routes before choosing housing

    Commute time can change a lot by neighborhood

  6. 6Keep backup options

    Rideshare, carpool, campus shuttle, or a trusted local contact

Test your real commute before signing a lease if you can.

St. Louis is a fairly car-oriented metro, but the city and university areas have decent public transit, rideshare, and walkable pockets — how you get around depends a lot on where you live.

  • The regional Metro Transit system runs MetroLink light rail and MetroBus. MetroLink connects Lambert International Airport, downtown, and the central corridor, and crosses the river into Illinois — handy for airport trips and getting around the middle of the metro without a car.
  • For regular travel, get a transit pass; some universities give students a discounted or free pass, so ask your school.
  • Rideshare apps and taxis cover trips transit doesn't, and central neighborhoods like the Central West End and the Delmar Loop are walkable — but much of the county is spread out.
  • If you'll live in the suburbs — where many homes, jobs, and the Persian and Middle Eastern markets are — a car is usually the most practical option day to day. (See the driver's license & car section above for licensing and insurance.)
  • Winters bring snow and ice. Keep an ice scraper and warm layers in the car, allow extra time, and check road conditions before driving in bad weather.