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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SJC - MHK
    7h 47m
    $172–642

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane SJC - SLN
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Manhattan KSbus bus
    9h 19m
    $134–528

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    39h 45m
    $262–528

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    45h 38m
    $521–1,082

  5. Drive 1,675.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Manhattancar car 1,675.4 mi
    28h 51m
    $306–442

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SFO - MHK
    9h 9m
    $166–610

  7. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Topeka Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar car
    45h 46m
    $695–1,494

San Jose to Manhattan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration39h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,380.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Manhattan KS via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 39h 45m.

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