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How to get fromCarlsbad to Mantecaby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Delano Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano - Juanita's Travel to Mantecabus bus 1
    10h 19m
    $83–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Mantecabus bus 1
    11h 45m
    $64–110

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    15h 43m
    $169–352

  4. Drive 411.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Mantecacar car 411.7 mi
    7h 6m
    $76–109

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $88–526

  6. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Stocktonbus bus
    14h 31m
    $74–128

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the train from Fremont Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $96–298

  8. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - 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
    8h 4m
    $72–288

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $219–837

Carlsbad to Manteca by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Lathrop/Manteca Station via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 15h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Manteca via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 11h 45m.

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