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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MHK - LAX
    6h 51m
    $138–480

  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
    $227–445

  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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MHK - BUR
    9h 24m
    $197–747

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MHK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $171–651

  7. 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
    10h 8m
    $212–808

Manhattan to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,277.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

American Airlines flies from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 5 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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