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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price
€289
Average price
€295
Fastest journey
1 d 10 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 17 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1684 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manhattan, KS to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manhattan, KS to Washington, DC will cost around €295 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €289.
It's difficult to get from Manhattan, KS to Washington, DC without transferring at least 3 times.




Buses from Manhattan, KS to Washington, DC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 41h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €289 but you can travel from only €167 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1046 miles (1684 km) distance in 34h 35m.
Distance 1046 miles (1684 km) |
Average bus duration 41h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €289 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 34h 35m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 47h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €300 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 34h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €289 |
The table below shows live departures for Manhattan, KS to Washington, DC buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:55 AM Manhattan, KS | 47h40 | 11:35 AM Washington, DC | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Manhattan, KS | 34h35 | 2:25 AM Washington, DC | 3 transfers | |
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Most Manhattan, KS to Washington, DC buses use the Manhattan, N 17th St (K- State Parking Garage) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). Use this guide to compare Manhattan, KS and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
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