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How to get fromCarlsbad to Stocktonby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Carlsbad to Stockton by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    9h 10m
    $74–131

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    12h 13m
    $66–99

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    16h 7m
    $171–354

  4. Drive 423.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Stocktoncar car 423.5 mi
    7h
    $78–112

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    7h 6m
    $88–528

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 15m
    $68–135

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    7h 5m
    $84–282

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    6h 32m
    $110–304

  9. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLD - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    7h 11m
    $72–388

  10. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $72–290

  11. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    9h 48m
    $220–839

  12. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    9h 43m
    $261–784

Carlsbad to Stockton by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 16h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Stockton twice daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 11h.

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