There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Manteca by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, Caltrain, train
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain
5h 15m$218–453Drive 235.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Mantecacar 235.9 mi
4h 31m$43–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
9h 12m$60–95Train
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
9h 53m$65–140
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Manteca is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Manteca is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Manteca station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Manteca is 305 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Manteca without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 12m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Pismo Beach to Manteca, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Manteca is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Pismo Beach to Manteca.
There are 71+ hotels available in Manteca.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Manteca, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Lathrop/Manteca Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 9h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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