Rome2Rio

How to get fromManhattan to Iowaby bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

Find Transport to Iowa

See all options

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.

  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    7h 30m
    $71–106
  2. Drive  302.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Des Moinescar car 302.7 mi
    5h 17m
    $52–75
  3. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MHK - OMA
    5h 1m
    $162–662
  4. Bus via Cameron

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Cameronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cameron to Des Moinesbus bus
    8h 40m
    $91–136
  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MHK - MLI
    6h 52m
    $99–414

Manhattan to Iowa by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

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.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There