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

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) 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
    4h 15m
    $113–482

  2. Drive 534.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Metropoliscar car 534.1 mi
    9h 50m
    $98–141

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dearborn 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
    15h 27m
    $233–457

  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
    17h 24m
    $139–245

  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
    5h 17m
    $187–549

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Metropolis via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit Bus Station, Clarksville Park & Ride, and Paducah Bus Station in around 17h 24m.

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