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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Stocktonby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), tram, or subway

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There are 12 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Stockton by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), tram, or subway

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  1. Bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    8h 14m
    $37–58

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    15h 8m
    $248–382

  3. Drive  335.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Stocktoncar car 335.9 mi
    5h 35m
    $58–83

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $147–624

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    10h 23m
    $57–97

  6. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Stocktonbus bus FlixBus 2007
    11h 26m
    $53–87

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    6h 43m
    $38–239

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    6h 15m

  9. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    7h 44m
    $181–720

  10. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $220–775

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - 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
    7h 51m
    $104–231

  12. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    7h 17m

Santa Monica Pier to Stockton by foot and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stockton once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 15h 8m.

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