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

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Manteca is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Manteca is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Manteca?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Manteca station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Carmel to Manteca?

The distance between Carmel and Manteca is 164 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Manteca without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Carmel to Manteca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Manteca train from?

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

Where does the Carmel to Manteca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Manteca?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Manteca is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Carmel to Manteca.

Where can I stay near Manteca?

There are 71+ hotels available in Manteca.

Carmel to Manteca - 3 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel to Manteca by train (Amtrak), shuttle, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
4h 52m
$103–144
Drive 135.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Mantecacar 135.8 mi
2h 32m
$25–36
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
6h 3m
$62–82

Carmel to Manteca by bus, shuttle, and train

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Lathrop/Manteca Station via Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 4h 52m.

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