What is the cheapest way to get from Manteca to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Manteca to Des Moines is to bus which costs $170 - $360 and takes 42h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manteca to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Manteca to Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $150 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Manteca and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Manteca to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Manteca Transit Center and arriving at Des Moines via Stockton, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 27m.

How far is it from Manteca to Des Moines?

The distance between Manteca and Des Moines is 1505 miles. The road distance is 1772.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manteca to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Manteca to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 42h 27m and costs $170 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Manteca to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Manteca to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manteca to Des Moines bus from?

Manteca to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stockton station.

Bus or fly from Manteca to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Manteca to Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 42h 27m.

Where does the Manteca to Des Moines bus arrive?

Manteca to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Manteca and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Manteca. It is currently 2:02 PM in Manteca and 4:02 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Manteca to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Manteca to Des Moines is 1772 miles. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Manteca to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 193+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Manteca to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manteca to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SCK - DSM
7h 51m
$152–601
Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFO - DSM
9h 15m
$144–526
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
42h 27m
$176–351
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
2d 1h
Drive 1,761.8 mi
1. Drive from Manteca to Des Moinescar 1,761.8 mi
26h 54m
$322–465
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SJC - DSM
8h 22m
$173–690
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Fremont Stationtrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OAK - DSM
9h 1m
$151–687
Bus, train via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
2d 2h

Manteca to Des Moines by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

42h 27mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manteca to Des Moines.

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Distance: 1,496.1 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Manteca, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manteca Transit Center to Des Moines via Downtown Transit Center Weber Ave, Stockton, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 42h 27m.

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