There are 3 ways to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Manhattan to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
9h 23m$42–162Drive 328.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas State University to Iowa State University328.5 mi
5h 55m$60–87Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)MHK - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 7m$248–973
Kansas State University to Iowa State University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas State University to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Manhattan and arriving at Ames via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Kansas State University and Iowa State University is 358 miles. The road distance is 330.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs $40 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Kansas State University to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Kansas State University to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manhattan station.
Kansas State University to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas State University to Iowa State University is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Kansas State University to Iowa State University.
There are 38+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Kansas State University, KS, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Kansas State University to Iowa State University via Manhattan, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 9h 23m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Manhattan to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide