There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Stockton by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 59m$66–96Drive 247.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Stocktoncar 247.7 mi
4h 25m$46–66Train
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
10h 17m$72–162Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBP - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
6h 24m$244–658Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain
5h 39m$219–465
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Stockton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Stockton is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Stockton. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Stockton via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Stockton station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Stockton is 285 miles. The road distance is 249.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Stockton without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Pismo Beach to Stockton, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Stockton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Stockton is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Stockton via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and San Jose in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Pismo Beach to Stockton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Pismo Beach to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Stockton is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Pismo Beach to Stockton.
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