There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane LEX - MHK
6h 13m$181–727Drive 624.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Manhattancar 624.4 mi
10h 23m$114–165Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
- Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
15h 55m$123–221Bus, train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
- Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar
19h 54m$253–520Fly from Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane SDF - MHK
6h 42m$127–533Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane CVG - MHK
6h 59m$132–592
Kentucky to Manhattan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Manhattan is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Manhattan is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Manhattan KS via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Kentucky and Manhattan is 677 miles. The road distance is 628 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 15h 55m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Kentucky to Manhattan, including transfers.
Kentucky to Manhattan bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Manhattan is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 15h 55m.
Kentucky to Manhattan bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Evansville, IN station.
Manhattan is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 6:50 AM in Kentucky and 5:50 AM in Manhattan.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Manhattan KS via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Covington to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Covington to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Manhattan is 628 miles. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Kentucky to Manhattan.
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