There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson City to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
7h 33m$54–100Drive 262 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Manhattancar 262 mi
4h 38m$48–70Fly
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane COU - MHK
4h 53m$192–557Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
8h 27m$72–148
Jefferson City to Manhattan by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Manhattan is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Manhattan is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Manhattan KS via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Manhattan is 310 miles. The road distance is 263.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Jefferson City to Manhattan, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Manhattan is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $600 and takes 4h 53m.
Jefferson City to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Manhattan is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Jefferson City to Manhattan.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Manhattan KS via Jefferson City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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