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How to get fromLos Angeles to Manhattanby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane LAX - MHK
    7h 41m
    $168–603

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane BUR - MHK
    10h 18m
    $167–649

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    33h 25m
    $227–448

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar car
    34h 1m
    $561–1,152

  5. Drive 1,463.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Manhattancar car 1,463.9 mi
    24h 49m
    $268–386

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ONT - MHK
    8h 16m
    $184–667

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SNA - MHK
    10h 58m
    $182–660

Los Angeles to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration33h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,277.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?

American Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Manhattan KS via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 33h 25m.

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