There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Kansas State University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane PHL - MHK
7h 52m$170–737Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
29h 23m$248–369Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
- Drive from Topeka Station to Kansas State Universitycar
32h 37m$723–1,732Drive 1,241.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Kansas State Universitycar 1,241.4 mi
21h 1m$227–328Fly to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PHL - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
10h 47m$425–966Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
40h 48m$859–1,317
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Kansas State University is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Kansas State University is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Kansas State University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Manhattan KS via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 23m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Kansas State University is 1163 miles. The road distance is 1248.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Kansas State University without a car is to bus which takes 29h 23m and costs $240 - $370.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Philadelphia to Kansas State University, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Kansas State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Kansas State University is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 29h 23m.
Philadelphia to Kansas State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kansas State University is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 1:06 PM in Philadelphia and 12:06 PM in Kansas State University.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kansas State University, KS, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Kansas State University via St Louis Bus Station and Manhattan KS in around 29h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Pittsburgh, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Harrisburg, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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