What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Manhattan is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Manhattan is to bus and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $100 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Manhattan KS via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.

How far is it from Madison to Manhattan?

The distance between Madison and Manhattan is 488 miles. The road distance is 580.6 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Manhattan without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 35m and costs $290 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Manhattan?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Madison to Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Manhattan bus from?

Madison to Manhattan bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Madison to Manhattan is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 20h 17m.

Where does the Madison to Manhattan bus arrive?

Madison to Manhattan bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

Can I drive from Madison to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Manhattan is 581 miles. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from Madison to Manhattan.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madison to Manhattan?

Book your Madison to Manhattan bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 39+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Madison to Manhattan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Manhattan by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane MSN - MHK
6h 38m
$94–417
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
4. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar
15h 38m
$345–560
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
17h 35m
$295–471
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
20h 17m
$151–241
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
6h 11m
$101–375
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
17h 39m
$334–530
Drive 577.2 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Manhattancar 577.2 mi
10h 21m
$102–148

Madison to Manhattan by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

17h 35mAverage Duration

$295Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.2 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Manhattan KS via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 17m.

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