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RIDE ACROSS ILLINOIS (RAIL) SOUTH
St. Louis Facilities and Services

Transportation Service Staging Point Before the Start of the Event
Transportation Service Staging Point After the End of the Event

Supported HotelRestaurants ParkingAmtrak Train Station Greyhound Bus Station
MetroLink Train Station Local Bus ServiceTaxicabsGrocery StoreLaundryHospital


Supported Hotel and Transportation Service Staging Point Before the Start of the Event

Pear Tree Inn
2211 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-3200
Check in time is at 3:00 pm CDT.
Check out time is at 11:00 am CDT.

  • Click Here to download the in town cue sheets and map for St. Louis.
  • Click Here for all supported facilities, services, and in town cycling routes in St. Louis overlaid on satellite imagery.
  • Click Here for more information about our supported hotels.
  • Click Here for more information about our supported hotel baggage delivery service.

The hotel has a swimming pool, whirlpool, and laundry machines available.

The supported hotel will be the center of all event services in St. Louis.

  • All rooms: $151.00 plus tax

Click Here to make a reservation online under our room block or call to make a reservation under the group number "10133585" room block on Friday, June 20th, 2025. The room block will only be held until Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 which is OVER TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE EVENT.

DO NOT WAIT TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AT THE ST. LOUIS HOTEL OR IT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE!!!!!!

We strongly recommend making your reservation as soon as possible to avoid any availability issues from other participants or anyone else (such as the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis City S.C. soccer club, and PrideFest), secure the lowest rate, and assure yourself a room!

  • Click Here to inform us of your supported hotel baggage delivery service needs after you have initially registered.

Breakfast
Breakfast is included with room reservations and will start at 4:30 am special for RAIL participants staying at the hotel the previous night. Only cold items will be available.

Breakfast will not be available for participants not staying at the hotel the previous night.

Main Check In and Opening Meeting
The main check and opening meeting will be conducted in the Lindberg room adjacent to the breakfast seating area at 7:30 pm.


Restaurants

Syberg's
(314) 231-2430
Located directly at the supported hotel
Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 am CDT, food served until midnight CDT


Parking and Transportation Staging Point After the End of the Event

St. Louis Parking Company
421 S. 16th St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 231-6761
0.8 miles from the supported hotel

The daily cost for parking in St. Louis is $10.50 per day and reservations are not necessary.

The parking lot is under survelliance and totally automated. You will need to enter and exit using the same credit card.

Parking is very close to the supported hotel.

  • Click Here for more information about arriving in a car and parking.
  • Click Here to inform us of your parking plans.
  • Click Here to download the parking sign.

Amtrak Train and Greyhound Bus Station

Gateway Transportation Center
430 S. 15th St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
0.9 miles from the supported hotel
Hours: Open 24 hours

  • Click Here for more information about long distance public transportation carriers.

Amtrak: (800) USA-RAIL (872-7245)

  • Click Here for more information about Amtrak train service.

Greyhound: (800) 231-2222 fare and schedule information or (314) 231-4485

  • Click Here for more information about Greyhound bus service.

MegaBus: (877) 462-6342

All MegaBus reservations must be made online. Tickets are not sold at this location.

  • Click Here for more information about MegaBus bus service.

MetroLink Train Station

Union Station
300 South 18th St.
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
(314) 231-2345
0.6 miles from the supported hotel

This station services both the Red and Blue lines.

  • Fully assembled bicycles are allowed on MetroLink trains at all times. Click Here for more detailed information on MetroLink's Bike and Ride Program.

Local Bus Service

Metro Transit
(314) 982-1400

  • All busses are equipped with a bicycle rack that hold two bicycles and bicycles are allowed at all times. Click Here for more information about how to bring your bike on the bus.

Taxicabs

County/Yellow Cab
(314) 993-8294
Hours: 24 hours
Laclede Cab
(314) 652-3456
(314) 652-8294
Hours: 24 hours

Metropolitan Cab
(314) 773-1000
(314) 725-2111
Hours: 24 hours

Rose Taxi Service
(314) 269-3115
Hours: 24 hours
St. Louis American Cab Co.
(314) 531-8766
Hours: 24 hours
 

Grocery Store

Schnucks Downtown
315 N. 9th St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 436-7694
Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm CDT
1.2 miles from the supported hotel


Laundry

Soulard Soap Laundromat & Cleaners
1800 S. 9th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231 - 1137
Hours:
  • Sun. - Fri.: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm CDT
  • Sat.: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CDT

2.0 miles from the supported hotel

Last load time: 8:15 pm CDT


Hospital

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
3635 Vista Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 577-8000
3.1 miles from the supported hotel

  • Click Here for our medical support services policies and procedures

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