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How to get fromManhattan to Amesby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Ames by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    8h 35m
    $78–129

  2. Drive 330.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Amescar car 330.7 mi
    6h 1m
    $61–88

  3. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MHK - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 59m
    $241–927

  4. Bus via Lawrence

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    9h
    $66–123

  5. Bus to Salina Municipal Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Salinabus bus
    2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SLN - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 7m
    $242–925

Manhattan to Ames by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Manhattan KS to Ames via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 8h 35m.

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