There are 11 ways to get from Manteca to Palmdale by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfield, CAbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain
10h 59m$99–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
11h 43m$40–86Train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain
16h 15m$123–271Drive 309.2 mi
- Drive from Manteca to Palmdalecar 309.2 mi
5h 26m$57–82Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
7h 33m$497–785Bus, train via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain
11h 4m$52–85Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 20m$143–647Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 37m$199–652Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Fremont Stationtrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 26m$209–744Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
9h 57m$62–260Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
10h 14m$211–840
Manteca to Palmdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manteca to Palmdale is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Manteca to Palmdale is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Manteca to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Manteca Transit Center and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Tracy Transit Center and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Manteca station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via San Jose and Sylmar / San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
The distance between Manteca and Palmdale is 370 miles. The road distance is 311 miles.
The best way to get from Manteca to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 59m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Manteca to Palmdale, including transfers.
Manteca to Palmdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tracy Transit Center station.
Manteca to Palmdale train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Manteca to Palmdale is to train which takes 16h 15m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Manteca, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Palmdale Station via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manteca Transit Center to Palmdale Station via Tracy Transit Center, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Modesto to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $50–75
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–60
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More Questions & Answers
Manteca to Palmdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Manteca to Palmdale train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Manteca to Palmdale is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Manteca to Palmdale.
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