What is the cheapest way to get from Manteca to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Manteca to Salinas is to train and bus via Gilroy which costs $16 - $25 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manteca to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Manteca to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Manteca and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Manteca station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Manteca to Salinas?

The distance between Manteca and Salinas is 135 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.

How do I travel from Manteca to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Manteca to Salinas without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manteca to Salinas?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Manteca to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manteca to Salinas train from?

Manteca to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.

Where does the Manteca to Salinas train arrive?

Manteca to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station.

Can I drive from Manteca to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Manteca to Salinas is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Manteca to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 169+ hotels available in Salinas.

Manteca to Salinas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manteca to Salinas by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Stationtrain ACETrain
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 53m
Train, bus via Gilroy
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
5h 22m
$17–25
Drive 121.3 mi
1. Drive from Manteca to Salinascar 121.3 mi
2h 11m
$23–32
Train
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Stationtrain ACETrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 33m
$33–61

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manteca to Salinas.

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Distance: 133.7 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Manteca, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Salinas via San Jose Station and San Jose in around 4h 33m.

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