There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
9h 8m$105–152Drive 327.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Metropoliscar 327.1 mi
5h 29m$60–87Fly to Barkley Regional Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane CVG - PAH
6h 7m$142–692Fly 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 39m$222–782Fly 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 10m$960–1,084
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 $55 - $90 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Metropolis station. However, there are services departing from Covington Bus Stop and arriving at Paducah Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Metropolis is 426 miles. The road distance is 329 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Metropolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Covington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Metropolis is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 6h 7m.
Cincinnati to Metropolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Metropolis is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 10:57 PM in Cincinnati and 9:57 PM in Metropolis.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Covington Bus Stop to Metropolis via Nashville Bus Station and Paducah Bus Station in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 5 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- 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
- $200–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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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