What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Stockton?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Stockton is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Stockton?

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Stockton is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Stockton?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Stockton. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Stockton via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Stockton?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Stockton station. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Santa Clara Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Stockton?

The distance between San Mateo and Stockton is 110 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Stockton without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 3h 50m and costs $19 - $27.

How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Stockton?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from San Mateo to Stockton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Mateo to Stockton bus from?

San Mateo to Stockton bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 4th Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Mateo to Stockton train from?

San Mateo to Stockton train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Mateo to Stockton?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Stockton is to Caltrain and train which takes 3h 50m and costs $19 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the San Mateo to Stockton bus arrive?

San Mateo to Stockton bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the San Mateo to Stockton train arrive?

San Mateo to Stockton train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Stockton?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Stockton is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from San Mateo to Stockton.

Where can I stay near Stockton?

There are 78+ hotels available in Stockton.

San Mateo to Stockton - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, BART

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There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Stockton by train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Caltrain, train
best
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
3h 50m
$20–26
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & E 5th Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus 150
5h 3m
$10–20
Drive 75.4 mi
1. Drive from San Mateo to Stocktoncar 75.4 mi
1h 21m
$14–20
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
6h 21m
$30–48

San Mateo to Stockton by train

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Distance: 109.2 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Santa Clara Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Stockton via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 6h 21m.

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