There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to Kansas State University by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
9h 51m$84–148Drive 328.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Kansas State Universitycar 328.1 mi
5h 56m$60–87Shuttle, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DSM - MHK
6h 41m$232–880Shuttle, fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DSM - SLN
- Take the bus from Salina to Manhattan KSbus
8h 44m$243–887
Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Kansas State University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Kansas State University is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Kansas State University. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Manhattan KS via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Kansas State University is 390 miles. The road distance is 330 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Kansas State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Iowa State University to Kansas State University, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Kansas State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Kansas State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Kansas State University is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Iowa State University to Kansas State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Kansas State University.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Kansas State University, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Kansas State University via Ames, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Manhattan KS in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Salina to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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