There are 3 ways to get from Manteca to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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 San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 6m$103–186Drive 235.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manteca to Pismo Beachcar 235.8 mi
4h 29m$43–63Train, Caltrain, fly
- 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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
7h 45m$190–421
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manteca to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Manteca to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Manteca station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Manteca and Pismo Beach is 288 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manteca to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Manteca to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Manteca to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
Manteca to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Manteca to Pismo Beach is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Manteca to Pismo Beach.
There are 218+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Manteca, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Pismo Beach via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- 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
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