There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Stockton by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
4h 1m$24–32Drive 99.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Cruz to Stocktoncar 99.5 mi
1h 55m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m$36–54
Santa Cruz to Stockton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Stockton is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Stockton is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Stockton. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Stockton via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Santa Cruz and Stockton is 116 miles. The road distance is 100 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Stockton without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 1m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Santa Cruz to Stockton, including transfers.
Santa Cruz to Stockton bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Santa Cruz to Stockton bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Stockton is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Santa Cruz to Stockton.
There are 89+ hotels available in Stockton.
What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Front to Stockton via Diridon Station and San Jose in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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