There are 4 ways to get from Big Sur to Stockton by taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
5h 46m$190–239Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Sur to Stocktoncar 167.1 mi
3h 12m$31–45Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
5h 51m$179–232Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal BMonterey Airbus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
7h 4m$140–175
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Stockton is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Stockton is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Big Sur and Stockton is 186 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Big Sur to Stockton without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $190 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Big Sur to Stockton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Sur to Stockton is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Big Sur to Stockton.
There are 94+ hotels available in Stockton.
What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Stockton. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the bus to San Jose, then take the bus to Stockton. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Station Diridon, then take the train to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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