There are 4 ways to get from Manteca to Carmel by train (Amtrak), train, shuttle, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 3m$104–146Drive 137.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manteca to Carmelcar 137.7 mi
2h 29m$26–37Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 26m$63–82Train, bus
- 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 to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 3m$40–57
Manteca to Carmel by train, bus, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manteca to Carmel is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Manteca to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Manteca station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Manteca and Carmel is 164 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manteca to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Manteca to Carmel, including transfers.
Manteca to Carmel train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
Manteca to Carmel train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Manteca to Carmel is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Manteca to Carmel.
There are 292+ hotels available in Carmel.
What companies run services between Manteca, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Carmel via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
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