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    Metrolink - Cortex Station

    4.0 (1 review)

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    Central West End MetroLink Station - Central West End Station, Saint Louis

    Central West End MetroLink Station

    3.7(3 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Central West End

    One of the few stations where both the Blue and Red lines share tracks, Central West End offers a…read moresmooth transfer point for riders navigating St. Louis's MetroLink system. Located in the heart of the city's medical corridor, it serves as a practical gateway to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, and the lively Central West End neighborhood. Central West End is between Cortex (heading east into downtown) and Forest Park / DeBaliviere heading west. The station's layout is straightforward and functional, with clear signage and covered platforms that help riders stay oriented even during busy hours. It is an island platform with the tracks on each side. Elevators and ramps provide step-free access, although some of the older infrastructure could use a refresh. Thanks to its proximity to major institutions, the station is generally safe and well-patrolled, with a steady flow of commuters, students, and hospital staff contributing to its active atmosphere. What makes Central West End stand out is how well it connects to the surrounding area. Just beyond the platform, you'll find tree-lined streets, cafés, and historic buildings that invite exploration. Whether you're heading to a medical appointment or grabbing lunch nearby, the station is a reliable and well-placed hub. It may not be flashy, but it gets the job done. In a city where transit options are limited, that reliability matters. [Review 1166 of 2025 - 432 in Missouri - 24719 overall]

    Very useful get to and from the medical campus, it's also the closest stop to the Chase Park Royal…read moreSonesta Hotel so I used it to go see a Cardinals game (very exciting extra innings win over Tampa Bay for the Opening homestand). The Metro will deliver you to the Third Base gate of Busch. The Metro travels across two states, I really like it, as a visitor, you can also get to the airport. Buying tickets is a little confusing the first time, and then after buying the tickets no one actually checked them and they weren't needed in either direction but I do like to support public transportation and it's much cheaper than Uber.

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    Metrolink - Union Station - Metrolink - Union Station (2025)

    Metrolink - Union Station

    3.5(2 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Downtown West, Downtown

    Two arrivals and a departure at this station which is located a block or so from the actual Union…read moreStation but is adjacent to the Saint Louis Wheel Park. A center-island platform with exits at both ends, the track is exposed to the air but is below the street level. That means you'll still get rained on but at least the wind would be minimal. At the one entrance I utilized, they have placed two of the ticket vending kiosks. There is an elevator at this end and it was definitely a wet floor. Sad. The station is not staffed. There is an overhead display with the current time but it did not have any indicator of the time until the next train. Union Station is between Grand (westbound) and Civic Center (eastbound). It is on the part of the Metrolink that serves both the blue and red lines. [Review 14431 overall, 1757 of 2020, number 65 in Missouri.]

    When in St Louis, the Metrolink is a quick efficient alternative to over priced Taxis when getting…read morearound. This location is located 1 block from the Drury-Union Station and is only $4 from the airport, and $2.50 to the airport as opposed to a coat of $40-50 each way by taxi. Trains come every 10 mins peak time and every 20 min off peak, so plan accordingly. There seems to be a security guard stationed here every time I go, so take that for what it's worth. As with every mode of public transportation, always keep your head on a swivel.

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    St. Louis Lambert International Airport - STL - New restaurants!

    St. Louis Lambert International Airport - STL

    3.0(1.1k reviews)
    10.3 mi

    I've flown out of St. Louis Lambert International Airport many, many times over the years. I…read moretypically fly out of Terminal 2 since that's where Southwest is based, so that's the terminal I'm most familiar with. This airport can be VERY hit or miss when it comes to security. Sometimes you can get through in the blink of an eye, and other times you're waiting close to 45 minutes and starting to worry that you're going to miss your flight. I think a lot of it depends on what's happening in St. Louis--whether there's a big conference, spring break, a holiday, etc.--and I'm not sure the staffing always adjusts accordingly. Because of that, I always recommend checking the security wait times before you leave so you have an idea of how much extra time you need. Once you actually get through security, the airport is pretty easy to navigate. It's not a massive terminal, and you're generally at your gate fairly quickly. There can still be quite a bit of walking, though. One of my biggest annoyances is arriving late at night when there are barely any other planes coming or going, but your plane happens to be at something like Gate E40. Then you have to walk ALL the way down to E13 to exit when all the gates in between are completely empty. Why?! Finding the elevators, escalators, and baggage claim is pretty straightforward, and there are several food and drink options available. I personally don't usually eat or drink at the airport because I'm typically flying for vacation and like to eat at home before I leave. Drop-off is generally easy, but pickup is a little more of a hot mess. There seems to be one extreme or the other. They used to have security officers down there who would wave you along if you waited for even 10 seconds. Now, I've seen people park, load up their car, go inside to use the restroom, and come back out before leaving. There doesn't seem to be much middle ground. Because of that, if I don't have checked bags, I usually have my mom pick us up from the departures level instead of arrivals. It's just easier and less stressful. Overall, Lambert is a pretty easy airport to navigate. It gets you where you need to go without being overwhelmingly large, and I've only experienced a few major delays there. Usually, when something has gone wrong, it hasn't really been the airport's fault--it's been an issue with the airline, the aircraft, or something else outside of the airport's control. It may not be the fanciest airport around, but after flying out of here so many times, I know my way around and generally find it easy to get in, get through, and get on my way.

    Easy to navigate. TSA lines occasionally gets long. Not huge, so very easy to get to any terminals…read more Overall: It gets the job done but not as vibrant when compared to other airports. Me personally, all I need is some Starbucks and a safe flight. They have been meeting those requests.

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