Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Rideshare pickup at STL is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at STL
UUber Pickup Zone
T1: Departures upper level, Entry/Exit 6 — T2: Arrivals lower level, Exit 12 left (far) lane
LLyft Pickup Zone
T1: Departures upper level, Entry/Exit 6 — T2: Arrivals lower level, Exit 12 left lane
In the app
Enter 'Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)'; specify T1 or T2 so your driver knows which entry/exit to use
How to find the rideshare zone
T1: after baggage claim, go up to the departures (upper) level and exit at Entry/Exit 6 to meet your driver. T2: stay on the arrivals (lower) level and exit at Exit 12 in the left/far lane for rideshare.
Cell Phone Lot
Free T1 Cell Phone Lot at 10985 Lambert International Blvd (1/3 mile east of Cypress intersection) — T2 lot at 9837 Air Cargo Rd; no published time limit; both 24/7. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at STL
When surge peaks: Surge peaks Friday evenings, Sunday afternoons, and during Cardinals (MLB) and Blues (NHL) home game nights; St. Louis Gateway Arch tourism (May–September) and City SC (MLS) matches also generate moderate weekend surges.
Wait tip
T1 and T2 use different levels — T1 pickup is upstairs (departures), T2 is downstairs (arrivals); confirm your terminal before heading to the wrong floor.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at STL including rental cars and public transit, see the STL Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for STL
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →