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How to get fromPalm Desert to Stocktonby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Palm Desert to Stockton by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    4h 32m

  2. Bus via San Fernando

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    12h 16m
    $62–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    12h 12m
    $90–126

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    18h 28m

  5. Drive  455.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Stocktoncar car 455.1 mi
    7h 33m
    $84–120

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    5h 10m
    $294–822

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - 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
    6h 14m
    $195–404

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

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    5h 16m
    $293–877

  9. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 31m

  10. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    4. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    19h 55m
    $298–452

Palm Desert to Stockton by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Stockton via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, and Huntington Park in around 12h 12m.

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