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How to get fromCharleston to Manhattanby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane CHS - MHK
    7h 4m
    $143–553

  2. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane CHS - SLN
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Manhattan KSbus bus
    11h 22m
    $138–561

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    35h 58m
    $209–424

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar car
    40h 45m
    $581–1,222

  5. Drive 1,206.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Manhattancar car 1,206.3 mi
    20h 50m
    $221–318

Charleston to Manhattan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,042.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Manhattan KS via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 35h 58m.

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