Your commute can have such a big impact on day-to-day life, from the time it takes to travel to/from work to the number of attractions, events, and local businesses that you can enjoy close to home. If you've been shopping for Belleville homes for sale, then you're likely wondering how long it takes to commute to St. Louis, and which options are available to make your commute as convenient as possible. Our real estate agents have the key details to help you plan for the commute from St. Clair County to St. Louis.

• Basic Commute Information
  We'll be using Belleville as a central point for the commute since many public transportation options heading to St. Louis leave from Belleville. In distance, the commute from Belleville to St. Louis is just 13.8 miles, depending on the route that you choose to take. This typically equates to about a 30-minute commute depending on traffic, with the exact time varying based on how you choose to commute. The fastest commute from Belleville to St. Louis is by driving, taking a taxi, or using a rideshare service. Taking a train is the next fastest way to travel while taking a bus will require a bit longer of a commute but still checks in at under an hour each way.

• Commuting to St. Louis by Train
  There are typically nearly 300 weekly trains departing from Belleville Station and arriving in St. Louis, with an average train commute of about 30 minutes each way. All trains are operated by Metro St. Louis, with fares costing $3 at the lowest. If you're looking for a commuting option with the best combination of low cost and short duration, then taking the train will likely be a very appealing option.

• Commuting to St. Louis by Bus
  There's no doubt that commuting by bus is the cheapest way to travel from St. Clair County to St. Louis, with fares available for as low as $1 to make the trip. However, you do trade a little bit of extra time commuting in exchange for that affordable cost. Making the trip by bus typically takes about 56 minutes, depending on traffic. Metro St. Louis offers an extensive schedule of bus routes, leaving from the Belleville Transit Center and traveling to stops around St. Louis. There's usually at least one bus available every hour, starting around 5:30 AM.

• Driving or Commuting to St. Louis by Taxi/Rideshare
  Assuming relatively low traffic, driving yourself or taking a taxi/rideshare is often the fastest way to commute from St. Clair County to St. Louis. It takes about 23 minutes to get to St. Louis by car if you're leaving from the Belleville area. The cost of driving is estimated at $3-5, though that may vary based on the type of vehicle that you drive. A taxi will often cost around $40-50, although fares can vary fairly significantly based on the level of demand at any given time.

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