There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MHK - SAN
6h 36m$139–587Bus
- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
31h$243–394Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Manhattan to Topeka Stationcar
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
34h 51m$960–1,515Drive 1,469.9 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Los Angelescar 1,469.9 mi
24h 35m$269–388Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MHK - SNA
6h 28m$227–797
Manhattan to California by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to California is to bus which costs $240 - $400 and takes 31h.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to California is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $220 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to California station. However, there are services departing from Manhattan KS and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.
The distance between Manhattan and California is 1247 miles. The road distance is 1478.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to California without a car is to bus which takes 31h and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Manhattan to California, including transfers.
Manhattan to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manhattan KS station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to California is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 31h.
Manhattan to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
California is 2h behind Manhattan. It is currently 15:51 in Manhattan and 13:51 in California.
What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines flies from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manhattan KS to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 31h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manhattan KS to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to California is 1478 miles. It takes approximately 24h 35m to drive from Manhattan to California.
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