The average train between Stockton and San Mateo takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Stockton to San Mateo. 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 Stockton and San Mateo. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Stockton is at 7:32 AM which arrives into San Mateo at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stockton to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Stockton station and arriving at San Mateo station via Santa Clara Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Stockton to San Mateo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
Stockton to San Mateo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Mateo Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between Stockton and San Mateo is 101 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 3h.