There are 3 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane CID - PAH
6h 17m$126–592Drive 448.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Metropoliscar 448.6 mi
7h 48m$82–119Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to St Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
13h 44m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $120 - $600.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Metropolis is 394 miles. The road distance is 451.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis, including transfers.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 44m.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Metropolis is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis.
There are 41+ hotels available in Metropolis.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Metropolis via Iowa City, St Louis Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–128
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $60–90
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
- Saver Fare
- $92
- Flex Fare
- $128
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $21–90
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