There are 8 ways to get from Manteca to Vista by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- 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 Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
5h 57m$95–319Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
13h 33m$57–88Bus, train via Fresno
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
12h 55m$70–133Train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
17h 42m$136–321Drive 417.3 mi
- Drive from Manteca to Vistacar 417.3 mi
7h 11m$77–110Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
7h 35m$100–535Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Fremont Stationtrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
8h 32m$97–334Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Stockton to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h 15m$74–132
Manteca to Vista by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manteca to Vista is to bus and train which costs $55 - $90 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Manteca to Vista is to train and Caltrain and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $90 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Manteca to Vista. However, there are services departing from Manteca Transit Center and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Stockton and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Manteca station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Oceanside via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
The distance between Manteca and Vista is 538 miles. The road distance is 419.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manteca to Vista without a car is to bus and train via Fresno which takes 12h 55m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Manteca to Vista, including transfers.
Manteca to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stockton station.
Manteca to Vista train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Manteca to Vista is to train which takes 17h 42m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Manteca, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 17h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stockton to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 12h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- 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
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 Fremont Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stockton to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Manteca to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Manteca to Vista train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Manteca to Vista is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Manteca to Vista.
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