There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Iowa by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
7h 15m$74–120Drive 302.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Des Moinescar 302.7 mi
5h 17m$56–80Fly to Omaha
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Omaha (OMA)plane MHK - OMA
5h 5m$166–617Fly to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MHK - MLI
5h 44m$103–409
Manhattan to Iowa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Iowa is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Manhattan KS and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Manhattan and Iowa is 345 miles. The road distance is 304.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Manhattan to Iowa, including transfers.
Manhattan to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manhattan KS station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Iowa is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $650 and takes 5h 5m.
Manhattan to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Iowa is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Manhattan to Iowa.
What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and Iowa, USA?
You can take a bus from Manhattan KS to Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Omaha (OMA) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
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
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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