There are 4 ways to get from Louisville to Metropolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
6h 28m$77–110Drive 228.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Metropoliscar 228.1 mi
3h 47m$42–61Fly to Barkley Regional Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane SDF - PAH
5h 34m$117–543Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane SDF - MWA
- Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Metropolistaxi
6h 20m$202–683
Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Metropolis is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Metropolis is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville station to Metropolis station. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at Paducah Bus Station via Clarksville Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Louisville and Metropolis is 288 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Louisville to Metropolis, including transfers.
Louisville to Metropolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Metropolis is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 5h 34m.
Louisville to Metropolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Clarksville Park & Ride station.
Metropolis is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 10:19 AM in Louisville and 9:19 AM in Metropolis.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Metropolis via Clarksville Park & Ride and Paducah Bus Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Metropolis is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Louisville to Metropolis.
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