There are 5 ways to get from California to Manteca by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Fernando
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus Nogales
8h 15m$47–66Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Modestobus Guadalajara
12h 35m$43–71Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
12h 43m$245–373Drive 325.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Mantecacar 325.3 mi
5h 37m$60–86Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
8h 23m$59–86
California to Manteca by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Manteca is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $40 - $75 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from California to Manteca is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Manteca. However, there are services departing from Sylmar Station and arriving at Manteca Transit Center via Los Angeles - Pacoima, McHenry Ave & Fairmont Ave and Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Manteca station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between California and Manteca is 344 miles. The road distance is 327.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to Manteca without a car is to bus via San Fernando which takes 8h 15m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from California to Manteca, including transfers.
California to Manteca bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
California to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Manteca is to bus via San Fernando which takes 8h 15m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Manteca, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modesto once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose and San Jose Station Diridon in around 12h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–90
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $35–50
- Titanium
- $35–50
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $14–27
- Titanium
- $16–27
Bus from Bakersfield to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $24–40
- Titanium
- $27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Manteca bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Modesto station.
California to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Manteca is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from California to Manteca.
There are 71+ hotels available in Manteca.