The average train between San Mateo and Stockton takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from San Mateo to Stockton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between San Mateo and Stockton. The earliest departure is at 1:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from San Mateo is at 4:53 PM which arrives into Stockton at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Stockton. However, there are services departing from San Mateo station and arriving at Stockton station via Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
San Mateo to Stockton train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.
San Mateo to Stockton train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The distance between San Mateo and Stockton is 101 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Santa Clara Station in around 3h 50m.