What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Manteca?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Manteca. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Main & Louise Southbound via San Jose, San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound and Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Manteca?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo 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 7h 29m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Manteca?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Manteca is 277 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Manteca without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Manteca bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Manteca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Manteca train from?

San Luis Obispo to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Manteca?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Manteca bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Manteca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Manteca train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Manteca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Manteca?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Manteca is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Manteca.

Where can I stay near Manteca?

There are 72+ hotels available in Manteca.

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Manteca by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
7h 29m
$77–149
Drive 223.3 mi
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1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Mantecacar 223.3 mi
4h 18m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 3m
$58–104
Fly, Caltrain, train
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain
6h 26m
$188–428

San Luis Obispo to Manteca by train

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Distance: 275.3 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose and San Jose Station Diridon in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Main & Louise Southbound via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, and Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenue in around 9h 3m.

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