What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Metropolis?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Metropolis is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Metropolis?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Metropolis is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $75 - $110.

How far is it from Kansas City to Metropolis?

The distance between Kansas City and Metropolis is 432 miles. The road distance is 412.7 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Metropolis without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $90 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Metropolis?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Kansas City to Metropolis, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kansas City to Metropolis?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Metropolis is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $950 and takes 7h 38m.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Metropolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Metropolis is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Kansas City to Metropolis.

Where can I stay near Metropolis?

There are 37+ hotels available in Metropolis.

Kansas City to Metropolis - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
8h 48m
$92–202
Drive 410.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Metropoliscar 410.3 mi
6h 59m
$75–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
10h 28m
$92–193
Fly to Barkley Regional Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane MCI - PAH
7h 38m
$190–940
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
8h 27m
$239–838
Fly to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane MCI - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
8h 15m
$214–592

Kansas City (MCI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

24Weekly Planes

6h 33mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Metropolis.

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Distance: 429.4 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Metropolis via St Louis Bus Station and Paducah Bus Station in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 3 times a day.

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