There are 5 ways to get from Lathrop to Monterey by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 15m$46–63Drive 130.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lathrop to Montereycar 130.9 mi
2h 24m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 14m$51–84Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus 150
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 34m$56–80Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 24m$52–86
Lathrop to Monterey by bus, subway, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lathrop to Monterey is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lathrop to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lathrop to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Lathrop Park and Ride and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Stockton, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lathrop station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Lathrop and Monterey is 157 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lathrop to Monterey without a car is to train and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Lathrop to Monterey, including transfers.
Lathrop to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Lathrop to Monterey train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Lathrop to Monterey is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Lathrop, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lathrop to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Tyler / Franklin via Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- sanjoaquinrtd.com
Bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Dublin/Pleasanton BART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Lathrop to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Lathrop to Monterey train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Lathrop to Monterey is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Lathrop to Monterey.
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