Regional Service
Regional Service
CHECK OUT THE NEW K18 CONNECT BEGINNING JANUARY 2026
Apart from scheduled fixed route services, we also offer origin-to-destination "demand-response" general public transportation. We schedule vehicles and drivers today to meet the demand for rides tomorrow.Part of this service includes traveling to areas in the Flint Hills Region that are not immediately accessible to the Fixed Routes in Manhattan and Junction City or daily Demand Response services.
The areas included in this service include but are not limited to:
Northern Riley County (Leonardville, Riley, Randolph)
Ogden
Geary County
St. George
Service Area Map
Fort Riley Service
Service to and from Fort Riley is available Monday through Friday via pre-scheduled rides.
Rural Geary County Service
If you live in Rural Geary County, including but not limited to Milford, Grandview Plaza, etc., you can access the ATA Bus service. The service offered is a curb-to-curb service where we will pick you up from the location you provide and take you to the location of your choice within Geary County. You must call and schedule these rides during our typical accepted pick-up/drop-off times.
Wamego Service This service has been suspended indefinitely beginning January 1, 2022.
Northern Riley County Scheduling Times
Preset times for Northern Riley County Residents to call and schedule pick-up and drop-off during
DAY OF WEEK
PICK-UP TIME
DROP-OFF TIME
Monday
9:00am - 9:30am
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 9:30am
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 9:30am
3:00pm - 3:30pm
MHK / Ogden / JC / Fort Riley / Scheduling Times
The K-18 in Junction City picks up twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon/evening.
PICK UP/ DROP OFF
TIMES
PICK UP/ DROP OFF
TIMES
FORT RILEY TO JUNCTION CITY
FORT RILEY TO JUNCTION CITY
5:45 am - 6:15 am
9:00 am - 9:30 am
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
JUNCTION CITY TO OGDEN
6:10 am - 6:40 am
9:20 am - 9:50 am
JUNCTION CITY TO OGDEN
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
OGDEN TO JUNCTION CITY
OGDEN TO JUNCTION CITY
6:30 am - 7:00 am
9:30 am - 10:00 am
2:40 pm - 3:10 pm
5:50 pm - 6:00 pm
JUNCTION CITY TO FORT RILEY
7:10 am - 7:40 am
10:10 am - 10:40 am
JUNCTION CITY TO FORT RILEY
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
FORT RILEY TO JUNCTION CITY
7:30 am - 8:00 am
10:30 am - 11:00 am
FORT RILEY TO JUNCTION CITY
3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Demand Response service is available to persons in Ogden who qualify through the eligibility requirements that can be found here.
Northern Riley County Service
If you live in Northern Riley County, including but not limited to Leonardville, Riley, Randolph, etc., you can access ATA Bus service three days a week. The service offered is a curb-to-curb service where we will pick you up from the location you provide and take you to the location of your choice within Riley County. You must call and schedule these rides during one of the accepted pick-up/drop-off times which can be found below.
Costs
The ride to your destination will cost $4.00.
The ride back to your location will cost $4.00.
Additional stops in between your pick-up and drop-off cost $2.00 each.
K18 Connect Route - STARTING JANUARY 2026
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.
Route Info
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Begins January 5th, 2026
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Connects Junction City, Manhattan, and Ogden
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Operates Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Service runs in both directions from Walmart to Walmart
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About 1 hour and 15 minutes, end to end
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All of January 2026 will be fare free (includes all services)
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$1 fare per ride
VIEW THE NEW ROUTE MAP NOW!
If you live within Ogden, you may qualify for a deviated fixed route stop along the K18 Connect. This means the bus will come to your door to pick you up/drop you off during the route. If you are interested in using this service or have questions, please contact the ATA Bus office for more information! 785-537-6345 opt 2
If you have questions about the new route or are interested in travel training, we are here to help! Please call the ATA Bus office or send us an email!
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