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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SFO - MHK
    8h 48m
    $161–603

  2. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane SFO - SLN
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Manhattan KSbus bus
    9h 53m
    $128–478

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    37h 50m
    $258–513

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Manhattan KSbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    43h 22m
    $512–1,051

  5. Drive 1,696.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Manhattancar car 1,696.9 mi
    26h 35m
    $310–448

  6. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Topeka Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar car
    47h 3m
    $708–1,521

Oakland to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration37h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,423.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Manhattan KS via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 37h 50m.

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