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How to get fromDetroit to Metropolisby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane DTW - PAH
    6h 3m
    $107–452

  2. Drive 546.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Detroit to Metropoliscar car 546.9 mi
    10h 5m
    $100–145

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 14m
    $237–444

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    15h 13m
    $137–230

  5. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane DTW - MWA
    2. Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Metropolistaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $182–532

  6. Fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DTW - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 53m
    $289–1,084

Detroit (DTW) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Metropolis via Clarksville Park & Ride and Paducah Bus Station in around 15h 13m.

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