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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane PHL - MHK
    7h 26m
    $183–743

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    30h 5m
    $205–403

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar car
    32h 35m
    $443–1,482

  4. Drive 1,240.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Manhattancar car 1,240.6 mi
    21h
    $227–327

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    40h 45m
    $506–1,025

Philadelphia to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?

American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Manhattan KS via St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 5m.

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