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How to get fromSan Diego to Stocktonby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from San Diego to Stockton 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

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    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
    $89–284

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 59m
    $75–150

  3. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Stockton Rapid Connectionbus bus Lxrc 3521
    10h 26m

  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
    $185–381

  5. Drive 457.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Stocktoncar car 457.2 mi
    7h 35m
    $84–121

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    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
    $82–268

  7. 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
    $113–290

  8. 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
    $93–276

  9. 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
    $113–577

  10. Bus via Cbx

    1. Take the bus from Cbx to Stocktonbus bus Lxit 3324 / ...
    13h 8m
    $120–162

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar150Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

Rapid Connection operates a bus from San Ysidro to Stockton Rapid Connection twice daily, and the journey takes 8h 45m. Alternatively, 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.

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