There are 5 ways to get from California to Central Valley by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus Nogales
7h 27m$78–117Drive 345 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Central Valleycar 345 mi
5h 52m$63–91Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
13h 31m$278–417Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus Westminster
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Stockton, CA - Don Luis Méxican Restaurantbus Bakersfield
8h 51m$127–167Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 25m$92–136
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Central Valley is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from California to Central Valley is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Central Valley. However, there are services departing from Sylmar Station and arriving at Stockton via Los Angeles - Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Central Valley station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between California and Central Valley is 365 miles. The road distance is 347 miles.
The best way to get from California to Central Valley without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from California to Central Valley, including transfers.
California to Central Valley bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
California to Central Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Central Valley is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $420 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Central Valley, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stockton once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Central Valley via San Jose, San Jose Station Diridon, and Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station in around 13h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
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
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–95
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $35–55
- Titanium
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Stockton, CA - Don Luis Méxican Restaurant
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Central Valley bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Stockton station.
California to Central Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Central Valley is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from California to Central Valley.
There are 89+ hotels available in Central Valley.