There are 4 ways to get from West Des Moines to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
7h 55m$75–127Drive 291.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Des Moines to Manhattancar 291.6 mi
5h 26m$54–77Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DSM - MHK
4h 59m$148–611Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DSM - SLN
- Take the bus from Salina to Manhattan KSbus
7h$149–656
Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Des Moines to Manhattan is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from West Des Moines to Manhattan is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from West Des Moines to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Manhattan KS via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between West Des Moines and Manhattan is 362 miles. The road distance is 293.3 miles.
The best way to get from West Des Moines to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from West Des Moines to Manhattan, including transfers.
West Des Moines to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from West Des Moines to Manhattan is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 4h 59m.
West Des Moines to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Des Moines to Manhattan is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from West Des Moines to Manhattan.
What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from West Des Moines to Manhattan KS via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salina to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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