There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 25m$52–103Drive 302.7 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Des Moinescar 302.7 mi
5h 17m$56–80Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MHK - DSM
4h 56m$178–758Bus via Cameron
- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Cameronbus
- Take the bus from Cameron to Des Moinesbus
8h 40m$86–138Bus to Salina Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Salinabus
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SLN - DSM
7h 4m$179–756
Manhattan to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Des Moines is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Manhattan KS and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Manhattan and Des Moines is 347 miles. The road distance is 304.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Manhattan to Des Moines, including transfers.
Manhattan to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manhattan KS station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Des Moines is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $800 and takes 4h 56m.
Manhattan to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Des Moines is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Manhattan to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Manhattan KS to Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Manhattan KS to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Cameron
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Cameron to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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