There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Barkley Regional Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane CVG - PAH
6h 12m$142–692Drive 327.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Metropoliscar 327.1 mi
5h 29m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
10h 43m$107–190Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane CVG - MWA
- Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Metropolistaxi
6h 46m$212–782Fly to Nashville, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Nashville (BNA)plane CVG - BNA
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
7h 18m$144–684
Covington (CVG) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Metropolis station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Paducah Bus Station via Cincinnati Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Metropolis is 291 miles. The road distance is 329 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 10h 43m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Metropolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cincinnati Bus Station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 10h 43m.
Cincinnati to Metropolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Metropolis is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 4:26 AM in Cincinnati and 3:26 AM in Metropolis.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Metropolis via Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 10h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Covington to Barkley Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Metropolis is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Cincinnati to Metropolis.
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