What is the cheapest way to get from California to Stockton?

The cheapest way to get from California to Stockton is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Stockton?

The fastest way to get from California to Stockton is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between California and Stockton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Stockton. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between California and Stockton?

No, there is no direct train from California to Stockton station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station via San Jose Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from California to Stockton?

The distance between California and Stockton is 346 miles. The road distance is 339 miles.

How do I travel from California to Stockton without a car?

The best way to get from California to Stockton without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 6h 25m and costs $80 - $130.

How long does it take to get from California to Stockton?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from California to Stockton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Stockton bus from?

California to Stockton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Stockton train from?

California to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Stockton?

The best way to get from California to Stockton is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 6h 25m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the California to Stockton bus arrive?

California to Stockton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the California to Stockton train arrive?

California to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to Stockton?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Stockton is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from California to Stockton.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Stockton?

Book your California to Stockton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Stockton?

There are 83+ hotels available in Stockton.

California to Stockton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from California to Stockton by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus via Bakersfield
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CASan Ysidro / ...
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to StocktonNogales
6h 25m
$81–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to StocktonGreyhound US0831 / ...
7h 50m
$60–140
Train
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San JoseCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station to Stockton- Robert J Cabral StationACETrain
13h 7m
$111–184
Drive 337.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Stockton337.1 mi
5h 29m
$62–89

California to Stockton by bus

3Weekly Buses

6h 25mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to Stockton.

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Distance: 344.5 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between California, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Stockton via Bakersfield, CA in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station via San Jose and San Jose Station in around 13h 7m.

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