5th & Missouri station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | East St. Louis , United States |
Area served | St. Louis MetroLink network |
| Products | Light rail services, MetroBus transfer hub, park and ride parking |
5th & Missouri station serves as a light rail stop on both the Red and Blue routes within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned at ground level, this station occupies the former 5th Street corridor between Broadway and Missouri Avenue in downtown East St. Louis, Illinois.
This location also operates as a transfer hub for MetroBus services and offers 322 parking spaces designated for park-and-ride commuters.
In 2023, enhancements were made to the space between the bus bays and the MetroLink entrance, incorporating landscaping and new amenities inspired by the “City of Champions” motif. The improvements include a prominent shade structure, seating arrangements, communal areas, and artistic installations. This initiative marked the fifth installment of the "Transit Stop Transformation" projects and was officially launched on July 25, 2023 by Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP in St. Louis, Metro Transit, and local collaborators.
Station layout
Access to the island platform is provided through a single ramp located at the eastern end, which connects directly to the bus boarding zone.
Bus connections
The following MetroBus routes serve the 5th & Missouri station:
- 01 Main Street-State Street
- 02 Cahokia Heights
- 03 Sauget-Water Street
- 04 19th & Central
- 05 Missouri Avenue-M.L. King