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

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Monica to Stockton by bus, car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), tram, or subway

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  1. Line 761 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    7h 52m
    $42–64

  2. Drive 335.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Stocktoncar car 335.1 mi
    5h 33m
    $62–89

  3. 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 44m
    $127–624

  4. Bus via 6th / Main

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    9h 46m
    $52–82

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 13m
    $57–112

  6. 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 6m
    $140–292

  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 37m
    $338–1,419

  8. 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 45m
    $510–775

  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 38m
    $311–670

  10. 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 42m
    $114–231

  11. 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 6m
    $193–683

Santa Monica to Stockton by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / 14th to Stockton via Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, and Los Angeles - Pacoima in around 7h 52m.

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