What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Stockton?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Stockton. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Stockton via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Stockton?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo 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 7h 53m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Stockton?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Stockton is 267 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Stockton without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Stockton bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Stockton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Stockton train from?

San Luis Obispo to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Stockton?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Stockton bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Stockton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Stockton train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Stockton?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Stockton is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Stockton.

How do I get a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Stockton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Stockton?

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Stockton by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 5m
$56–90
Drive 235.2 mi
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1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Stocktoncar 235.2 mi
4h 13m
$43–62
Train
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
7h 53m
$79–151
Fly, Caltrain, train
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain
6h 50m
$188–430

San Luis Obispo to Stockton by bus

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Stockton via San Jose Diridon Station and San Jose in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via San Jose and San Jose Station Diridon in around 7h 53m.

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