There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Iowa by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 30m$71–106Drive 302.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Des Moinescar 302.7 mi
5h 17m$52–75Fly to Omaha
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Omaha (OMA)plane MHK - OMA
5h 1m$162–662Bus 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$91–136Fly to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MHK - MLI
6h 52m$99–414
Manhattan to Iowa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Iowa is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $160 - $700.
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 Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Manhattan and Iowa is 350 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 30m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 30m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 5h 1m.
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 Des Moines in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Omaha (OMA) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Cameron to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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