There are 4 ways to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, 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 Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
9h 6m$82–143Drive 328.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas State University to Iowa State Universitycar 328.5 mi
5h 57m$60–87Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MHK - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 8m$242–928Bus to Salina Municipal Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Salinabus
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SLN - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 19m$251–937
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas State University to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Manhattan KS and arriving at Ames via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Kansas State University and Iowa State University is 381 miles. The road distance is 330.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Kansas State University to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manhattan KS station.
Kansas State University to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas State University to Iowa State University is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Kansas State University to Iowa State University.
There are 44+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Kansas State University, KS, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Kansas State University to Iowa State University via Manhattan KS, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 9h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Manhattan KS to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- 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 Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- 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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