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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Manteca is to bus and train via Gilroy which costs $16 - $25 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Manteca is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Manteca?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Manteca station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Salinas to Manteca?

The distance between Salinas and Manteca is 135 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Manteca train from?

Salinas to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Manteca train arrive?

Salinas to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Manteca?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Manteca is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Salinas to Manteca.

Where can I stay near Manteca?

There are 63+ hotels available in Manteca.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Manteca by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain ACETrain
3h 53m
Bus, train via Gilroy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
3. Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain
5h 29m
$17–25
Drive 119.4 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Mantecacar 119.4 mi
2h 14m
$22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain ACETrain
4h 21m
$35–60

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salinas to Manteca.

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Distance: 133.8 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose and San Jose Station in around 4h 21m.

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