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How to get fromCleveland to Metropolisby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Metropolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)planeCLE - PAH
    5h 59m
    $162–742

  2. Drive 572.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cleveland to Metropoliscar572.9 mi
    9h 30m
    $105–151

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
    15h 40m
    $143–437

  4. Bus via Louisville

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
    15h 48m
    $131–232

  5. Bus to Akron, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Akron, OHbus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)planeCAK - PAH
    8h 30m
    $133–624

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus StationbusGreyhound US0105
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521
    18h 8m
    $160–284

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Metropolis via Louisville, KY, Nashville Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 15h 48m.

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