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How to get fromLos Angeles to Stocktonby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus via San Fernando

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    7h
    $48–72

  2. 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 7m
    $152–295

  3. Drive 337.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Stocktoncar car 337.1 mi
    5h 32m
    $62–89

  4. 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 17m
    $134–634

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 50m
    $55–110

  6. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfieldbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Stocktonbus bus FlixBus 2007
    9h 5m
    $57–92

  7. 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 15m
    $513–780

  8. 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 10m
    $345–1,429

  9. 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 8m
    $314–675

  10. 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
    5h 36m
    $196–688

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - 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
    7h 15m
    $121–241

  12. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    7h 56m
    $72–357

Los Angeles to Stockton by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, 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 Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via San Jose and San Jose Station Diridon in around 13h 7m.

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