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How to get fromManhattan to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MHK - SAN
    6h 40m
    $173–692

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    32h 15m
    $228–447

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Topeka Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Topeka Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    34h 51m
    $560–1,215

  4. Drive 1,469.9 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Los Angelescar car 1,469.9 mi
    24h 35m
    $269–388

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MHK - SNA
    6h 14m
    $251–852

Manhattan to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,239.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines flies from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manhattan KS to Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 32h 15m.

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