There are 2 ways to get from Salinas to Manteca by train (Amtrak) or car
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Salinas to Manteca by train
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The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Manteca is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Manteca is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Manteca station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Salinas and Manteca is 142 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Manteca without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Salinas to Manteca, including transfers.
Salinas to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Manteca is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Salinas to Manteca.
There are 65+ hotels available in Manteca.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Manteca, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose and San Jose Station Diridon in around 4h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
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