What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Manhattan is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Manhattan is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Manhattan KS via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Ames to Manhattan?

The distance between Ames and Manhattan is 384 miles. The road distance is 332.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $80 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Manhattan?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Ames to Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Manhattan bus from?

Ames to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Manhattan bus arrive?

Ames to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Ames to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Manhattan is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Ames to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 32+ hotels available in Manhattan.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
9h 5m
$82–126
Drive 330.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Manhattancar 330.8 mi
5h 59m
$61–88
Shuttle, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DSM - MHK
6h 33m
$232–880
Bus via Lawrence
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Manhattan KSbus
9h 40m
$68–124
Shuttle, fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DSM - SLN
3. Take the bus from Salina to Manhattan KSbus
8h 33m
$234–876

Ames to Manhattan by bus

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Distance: 382.1 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Manhattan KS via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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How to get fromAmes to Manhattanby bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

Bus

Drive 330.8 mi

Shuttle, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport

Bus via Lawrence

Shuttle, fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus