Metrolink and St Louis Amtrak

Question

How far apart are the St Louis Amtrak station and the closest Metrolink station? When the new station is done they will be in the ame building, correct? Are the 2 stations currently walkable if you have luggage? How much would a taxi for 3 people and luggage be? How about a taxi for 3 people and luggage to the airport, 18 miles away? My parents and I are arriving on 9/7. I was hoping the new station would be all done, but it looks like it might not be. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

If you're in good shape and don't have too much luggage, it's not a terrible walk, but it's a little bit of a hike. Amtrak gets into its own station downtown, the nearest Metrolink is at the Civic Center (aka Scottrade Center, though people still call it Savvis), a few blocks away. If it's daylight, you're fine. If it's nighttime, take a cab - St. Louis isn't a terribly dangerous area, but someone walking alone carrying luggage just screams "Target of Opportunity".

The Metrolink ride from the Civic Center to Lambert takes around 45 minutes, depending on whether you have to switch trains at the Forest Park-DeBalliviere station, and what time of day it is. Make sure you check your schedules online.

Answer 2

Amtrak and Metrolink are close and are walkable even with luggage. Taxi rates keep changing due to the cost of gas but my closest estimate would be about $50 plus tip but at this point it could be higher. That's what it cost from my home last time I took a taxi and I'm thinking the distance is fairly close to your estimate of 18 miles. I'm not a math whiz but here's the rate for yellow cab. $2.50 first 1/10 mile and .17 for each additional 1/10 mile. $1.00 for each additional passenger and $2.00 fuel surcharge. Of course you will have to add gratuity on top of this for the driver.