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How to get fromSan Diego to San Joaquin Countyby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from San Diego to San Joaquin County by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    4h 52m
    $90–495

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    4h 51m
    $68–278

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    10h 6m
    $86–157

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    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 3m
    $184–381

  5. Drive 455.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to San Joaquin Countycar car 455.6 mi
    7h 36m
    $84–121

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    4h 19m
    $112–289

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - 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
    5h 55m
    $88–263

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Stocktonbus bus
    5h 37m
    $108–419

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 57m
    $70–140

  10. Bus via Cross Border Xpress

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Stocktonbus bus 1
    21h 45m
    $82–132

San Diego to San Joaquin County by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and San Joaquin County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 17h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Stockton once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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