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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Mantecaby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Manteca by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train ACETrain
    9h 13m
    $53–145

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train ACETrain
    10h 13m
    $77–455

  3. Drive 314.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mantecacar car 314.5 mi
    6h 8m
    $58–83

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $62–277

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 33m

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $114–520

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Weber Ave to Manteca Transit Centerbus bus
    8h

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $104–545

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the train from Fremont Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $115–498

Santa Barbara to Manteca by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose and San Jose Station in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Manteca Transit Center via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Modesto Bus Stop, and Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi in around 10h 33m.

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