Life in Manhattan

Welcome!

Manhattan is a small, welcoming town. Manhattan is located in Kansas, in the scenic Flint Hills region. Manhattan is also known as “the Little Apple” as a play on New York’s Manhattan, “the Big Apple”.

Manhattan has a population of about 55,000 people (2020 Census) and it is home to Kansas State University. You can learn about visiting Manhattan or read more about the history of Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.

Here is more information about Manhattan.

Several maps of Manhattan (made by the City of Manhattan) offer different views of our town.

For information on how to get to Manhattan and K-State, check out these driving directions.

Bus Service

Manhattan’s public transportation is ATA Bus. The public buses follow several fixed routes.

Taxis

You can call a taxi to get around Manhattan. You can also use Uber or Lyft.

Car

It is easy to buy a new or a used vehicle in Manhattan. Before purchasing a vehicle, however, you need to have a driver’s license.

For more information on how to get a driver’s license, please check the Riley County Treasurer’s Office and the International Student Center.

Airport

The Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) has daily flights from Chicago (ORD) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).

Contact the office of Off-Campus Housing Support for questions about renting an apartment, problems with a lease, and where to find housing.