There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to Kansas State University by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
9h 16m$95–143Drive 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 49m$209–773Shuttle, 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$217–791
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 Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Kansas State University is 386 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 16m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 16m 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 Kansas City 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 38+ 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, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Manhattan KS in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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