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How to get fromLos Angeles to Central Valleyby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or tram

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There are 12 ways to get from Los Angeles to Central Valley by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or tram

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  1. Bus via San Fernando

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    7h 27m
    $83–122

  2. Drive 345 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Central Valleycar car 345 mi
    5h 52m
    $63–91

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    13h 31m
    $182–335

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Antiochsubway subway
    3. Take the taxi from Antioch to Central Valleytaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $248–392

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    7h 58m
    $85–144

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    8h 3m
    $84–116

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $164–674

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $543–820

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    6h 35m
    $375–1,469

  10. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    6h 33m
    $344–715

  11. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    6h
    $226–728

  12. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Downtown Transit Center Lane A to Central Valleytaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $98–412

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar290Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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.

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