There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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 Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Manhattan KSbus
7h 55m$74–107Drive 302.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Manhattancar 302.8 mi
5h 17m$54–78Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane MLI - MHK
8h 18m$99–417Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane OMA - MHK
8h 17m$120–488
Iowa to Manhattan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Manhattan is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Manhattan is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Manhattan KS via Kansas City Bus Station and Lawrence Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Iowa and Manhattan is 321 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Iowa to Manhattan, including transfers.
Iowa to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Manhattan is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $420 and takes 8h 18m.
Iowa to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Manhattan is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Iowa to Manhattan.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Manhattan KS via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Lawrence Bus Stop in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Omaha to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Omaha to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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