There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane STL - PAH
5h$120–509Drive 176.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropoliscar 176.4 mi
3h 1m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
5h 13m$64–99Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Metropolis176.4 mi
3h 1m
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Paducah Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Metropolis is 160 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis is to fly which takes 5h and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 5h 13m.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Paducah Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Metropolis.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Metropolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Metropolis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.