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How to get fromSan Diego to Mantecaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Manteca by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    4h 33m
    $89–521

  2. Drive  445.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Mantecacar car 445.4 mi
    7h 41m
    $82–118

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus bus Nogales
    11h 21m
    $120–179

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    16h 39m
    $312–483

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    5h 36m
    $86–235

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Fremont Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    5h 25m
    $82–327

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 50m
    $83–121

  8. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus bus 150
    15h 11m
    $89–137

San Diego to Manteca by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Manteca, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Lathrop/Manteca Station via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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