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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Manhattanby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SBA - MHK
    10h 37m
    $130–472

  2. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane SBA - SLN
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Manhattan KSbus bus
    11h 32m
    $102–407

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    36h 50m
    $240–475

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Topeka Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar car
    37h 54m
    $593–1,284

  5. Drive 1,535.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Manhattancar car 1,535.8 mi
    26h 28m
    $281–405

  6. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SBA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    12h 38m
    $154–647

Santa Barbara to Manhattan by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration36h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,335.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Manhattan KS via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 36h 50m.

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