How to get fromSan Mateo to Lathropby train, bus, subway, or car

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Lathrop by train, bus, subway, 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.

Caltrain, train
best
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
3h 32m
$29–37
Line 292 bus, BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ridebus 150
4h 58m
$10–19
Drive 66.6 mi
1. Drive from San Mateo to Lathropcar 66.6 mi
1h 13m
$13–18
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway Blue-N
2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ridebus 150
3h 58m
$15–25

San Mateo to Lathrop by bus and subway

39Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Mateo to Lathrop.

Launch map view

Distance: 100.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Lathrop, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Lathrop via Santa Clara Station and Lathrop/Manteca Station in around 3h 32m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Lathrop, United States(opens in a new window)

Lathrop is a city located 3 mi south of Stockton in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The 2020 census reported that Lathrop's population was 28,701. The city is located in Northern California at the intersection of Interstate 5 and California State Route 120, in the San Joaquin Valley. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Lathrop

Great Wolf Lodge(Opens in a new window)

Great Wolf Lodge (Northern California) is a resort and indoor waterpark of 29 acres located in Manteca, California in the Central Valley. The resort is currently operated by Great Wolf Resorts and has been since it opened in 2021. The resort is located near the San Francisco Bay Area.

Manteca Waterslides(Opens in a new window)

The Manteca Waterslides was a water park that existed in the Central Valley town of Manteca, California from 1974 to 2004. Founded by R.H. "Budge" Brown, the park enjoyed status as one of the better waterparks in the United States and had easy access to Interstate 5 located at the Oakwood Lake Resort & R.V. Campground. It was familiar to central valley park-goers for its massive drop-down slide "V-Max".

Places to stay in Lathrop

Days Inn by Wyndham Lathrop(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lathrop by IHG(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Hampton Inn & Suites Lathrop(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Quality Inn & Suites Lathrop(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from San Mateo to Lathrop easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from San Mateo to Lathrop right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.