There are 3 ways to get from Independence to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 24 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from On Lexington At Elm Westbound to East Village - Bay Abus 24
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Manhattan KSbus
5h 12m$19–38Drive 128 mi
- Drive from Independence to Manhattancar 128 mi
2h 13m$24–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
5h 15m$24–50
Independence to Manhattan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Manhattan is to line 24 bus and bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Manhattan is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from On Lexington At Elm Westbound and arriving at Manhattan KS via Kansas City Bus Station and Lawrence Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Independence and Manhattan is 137 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Manhattan without a car is to line 24 bus and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Independence to Manhattan, including transfers.
Independence to Manhattan bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from On Lexington At Elm Westbound station.
Independence to Manhattan bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at East Village - Bay A station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Manhattan is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Independence to Manhattan.
There are 30+ hotels available in Manhattan.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from On Lexington At Elm Westbound to Manhattan KS via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and Lawrence Bus Stop in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- kcata.org
Bus from On Lexington At Elm Westbound to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- kcata.org
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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