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

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There are 9 ways to get from Palm Springs to Stockton by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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
    5h 32m

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    6h 9m
    $58–347

  3. Bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    11h 48m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    17h 53m

  5. Drive  439.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Stocktoncar car 439.9 mi
    7h 17m
    $76–109

  6. 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
    6h 15m
    $72–372

  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
    7h 12m
    $138–359

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    12h 50m

  9. Bus, train via Greenfield

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Stocktonbus bus
    16h 36m
    $62–101

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, and Los Angeles - Pacoima in around 11h 48m.

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