| Popular Airport | Saint Louis Lambert Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 16 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 13546 Km |
From Bacolod city center you can take a bus to Bacolod - Silay International Airport. If you would like more comfort or faster transportation you can go by taxi or rent a car. Some hotels in the city also provide airport shuttle services for their customers. If you need to get to the airport from not to far from the city center, tricycles are a very economical public transportation option.
You can see many local car rental companies in the city center. You should get advice from your hotel for a reliable company. By car to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport, you must leave the city center, proceed north and then follow the airport signs. In total the distance is 20 to 22 km.
You may not be able to see as many taxis in the city center, as tricycles are used more for short distances. But there are many taxi stops or your hotel can call a taxi for you. A taxi from the city center to Bacolod - Silay International Airport in normal traffic conditions could take 40 minutes.
It is possible to reach Bacolod - Silay International Airport by public buses departing not only from the city center but from many different points around the city. You should keep in mind that it takes about an hour to get to the airport by bus.
The tricycle consists of a motorcycle attached to the passenger compartment on the side of the vehicle. In Bacolod these transportation vehicles are widely used for close distances and provide transportation for very low fares. Because of the distance from the city center to the airport you may not be able to convince the tricycle driver, but if you are close to the airport the tricycle is the most economical means of transport. You should not forget that you cannot ride and negotiate if you have too many suitcases or your suitcase is too big.
Some accommodations in Bacolod have an airport shuttle service. Please note that you must make a reservation in order to benefit from this service and is an extra charge.
Bacolod - Silay International Airport is located about 15 km north of the city center. The airport consists of a total of three floors and on the ground floor you will find the pre departure area such as ticket counters and check-in desks. On the second floor you will find restaurants where you can eat, cafes where you can have a drink, and small stores where you can shop. There is also a CIP lounge and VIP lounge on the second floor.
Once you’ve landed at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 14 miles outside St. Louis city center, there are plenty of convenient and comfortable options you can take to reach the city center. You can find a taxi almost every hour, both day and night. It’s also possible to find international car rental agencies at the airport for car rental. You can also use the Metrolink, take the bus, take a limousine, or use airport or hotel services to get you to St. Louis.
One of the fastest methods of transportation from Lambert-St Louis Airport to the city center is to use airport services that are in use for most of the day. GO BEST Express services bring their passengers from the airport to the city center between 06:00 to 22:00 in the morning. You can contact us at 1-877-785-4682 to make a reservation and get more information on departure times, which should be every 30 minutes. It should be possible to use these services even if you are traveling for business purposes.
If you want to rent a car from the airport, there are many alternatives such as Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, AVIS, National, Budget and Thrifty. Those who want to rent a car from the Alamo can call (800) 462-5266 to get information about the necessary procedures and to reserve a vehicle. If your preference for car rental is AVIS, you can call (800) 831-2847 before you arrive at the airport. You can contact Hertz at (800) 654-3131 and Budget at (800) 527-0700. Once you have your car, following the directions towards the city center for approximately 14 miles should be no problem. If you don’t trust yourself to find your way around easily, the getting a detailed road map before you leave the airport, or using the GPS system on your phone, might be a good idea.
Another option for those who want to use public transport is the Metrolink. With Metrolink you can travel directly to 37 stations from the airport in total. The Metrolink can be reached from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Bus
You can reach the bus stops where buses leave for the center within minutes by taking an airport service and then to the MetroBus or Greyhound buses. Fares for buses are generally cheap enough to not be a blow to your budget.
You can taxis at exit 14 of Terminal 1 and the exit 12 of Terminal 2 in Lambert-St. At Louis Airport. An extra $ 4 is added for the airport taxis, and the total cost will differ according to where you go. If you need to travel somewhere far away from the city without forcing your budget, you can reach the bus stops with the airport service and continue by bus from there. If want to find out a fixed cost about your taxi fare then you can talk to the driver and see if a fixed rate for you destination is possible.
There are options to rent limousines for passengers who want to spoil themselves while traveling from Lambert-St. Louis Airport to the city center. To make reservations for the A-VIP Limo and Car Service vehicles, you can call (314) 576-5211. You can dial (618) 337-8839 for Cardinal Limousine Service, which serves this area. If you prefer Kelly's Limousine Service you can make a reservation at (618) 397-3510 and for Jed Limousine at (314) 429-2200 limousine service. One of the greatest advantages of limousines is that provide passengers with private chauffeurs so you can travel freely to wherever you want without having to worry about driving.
You can reach your hotel directly by calling your hotel before your arrival and arranging a shuttle service. If you forget to contact them then it’s also possible to reach them after you’ve landed by using the phones that can be found in both terminals. In Terminal 1, the phones are next to gates 12, 17 and 18. In Terminal 2, phones are located near gate 12.
