There are 6 ways to get from Alma to Manhattan by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Alma to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane LAN - MHK
8h 21m$259–703Drive 835.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alma to Manhattancar 835.7 mi
14h 55m$153–221Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
- Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar
17h 40m$231–511Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
19h 51m$239–460Bus, train via Naperville
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
20h 42m$219–486Bus
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
22h 35m$191–335
Alma to Manhattan by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alma to Manhattan is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alma to Manhattan is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $250 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Alma to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Alma College Bookstore and arriving at Manhattan KS via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.
The distance between Alma and Manhattan is 739 miles. The road distance is 840.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alma to Manhattan without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 51m and costs $230 - $460.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Alma to Manhattan, including transfers.
Alma to Manhattan bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alma College Bookstore station.
Alma to Manhattan bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Manhattan is 1h behind Alma. It is currently 11:01 AM in Alma and 10:01 AM in Manhattan.
Yes, the driving distance between Alma to Manhattan is 841 miles. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Alma to Manhattan.
What companies run services between Alma, MI, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Alma College Bookstore to Manhattan KS via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 28+ hotels available in Manhattan.









