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

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  1. Line 761 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    7h 53m
    $38–59

  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 3m
    $248–382

  3. Drive  335.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Stocktoncar car 335.7 mi
    5h 32m
    $60–86

  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 44m
    $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 31m
    $58–87

  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 38m
    $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 11m

  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 40m
    $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 51m
    $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 47m
    $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 12m

Santa Monica to Stockton by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / 11th to Stockton via Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Le Conte, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, and Los Angeles - Pacoima in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via 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 3m.

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