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How to get fromManhattan to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MHK - SAN
    6h 3m
    $161–637

  2. Bus to Salina Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Salinabus bus
    2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SLN - SAN
    10h 11m
    $132–585

  3. Bus

    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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus bus
    34h 45m
    $239–467

  4. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Topeka Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Topeka Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    37h 24m
    $540–1,285

  5. Drive 1,453.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to San Diegocar car 1,453.3 mi
    25h 14m
    $266–384

Manhattan to San Diego by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,234.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 34h 45m.

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