There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Metropolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)DCA - PAH
5h 11m$267–1,190Drive 775 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Metropolis775 mi
13h 13m$142–205Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus StationFlixBus N2521
18h 53m$145–283Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)IAD - PAH
7h 17m$162–698Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA)DCA - BNA
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
6h 49m$177–706
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Metropolis is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Metropolis is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $260 - $1,200.
The distance between Washington and Metropolis is 668 miles. The road distance is 779.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 18h 53m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Washington to Metropolis, including transfers.
The best way to get from Washington to Metropolis is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $260 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 18h 53m.
Metropolis is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 6:32 PM in Washington and 5:32 PM in Metropolis.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Metropolis is 780 miles. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Washington to Metropolis.
There are 41+ hotels available in Metropolis.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Metropolis via Nashville Bus Station and Paducah Bus Station in around 18h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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