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How to get fromManhattan to Lake Ozarkby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Lake Ozark by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $145–218

  2. Drive 262.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Lake Ozarkcar car 262.8 mi
    5h 2m
    $48–70

  3. Bus, train, taxi 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 train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    $163–274

  4. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MHK - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lake Ozarkcar car
    6h 18m
    $122–475

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    8h 48m
    $168–283

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MHK - SGF
    2. Drive from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Ozarkcar car
    6h 57m
    $129–474

Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and Lake Ozark, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Lake Ozark. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Lake Ozark. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lawrence Bus Stop, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Lake Ozark.

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