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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco 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 30m
    $160–602

  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 35m
    $126–477

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station 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
    38h 30m
    $259–515

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Manhattan KSbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    44h 53m
    $500–1,056

  5. Drive 1,702.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Manhattancar car 1,702.9 mi
    26h 42m
    $311–449

  6. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    11h 9m
    $183–437

  7. 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
    2d
    $653–1,530

San Francisco to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,413.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between San Francisco, 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 San Francisco Bus Station to Manhattan KS via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 38h 30m.

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