The average train between Palo Alto and Manteca takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Manteca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Palo Alto and Manteca. The earliest departure is at 1:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Manteca at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Manteca. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Manteca station via Lathrop/Manteca Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Palo Alto to Manteca train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Santa Clara Station.
Palo Alto to Manteca train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Manteca is 90.7 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Altamont Corridor Express operates a train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–16 and the journey takes 1h 43m.