Closing the gap and building the region, K18 Connect brings together three communities on one route. This new regional service links Junction City, Manhattan, and Ogden, making it easier than ever to travel across the Flint Hills for work, school, shopping, connecting the Flint Hills one ride at a time.

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Route Info

• Begins January 5th, 2026

• Connects Junction City, Manhattan, and Ogden

• Operates Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Service runs in both directions from Walmart to Walmart

• About 1 hour and 15 minutes, end to end

• All of January 2026 will be fare free (includes all services)

• $1 fare per ride