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How to get fromStockton to Costa Mesaby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Stockton to Costa Mesa by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    5h 9m
    $142–405

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 33m
    $66–125

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 2m
    $154–316

  4. Drive 375.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to Costa Mesacar car 375.2 mi
    6h 17m
    $69–99

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    4h 46m
    $153–438

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    5h
    $156–457

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    6h 43m
    $211–824

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    6h 26m
    $267–787

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    6h 35m
    $255–836

  10. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to East Los Angelesbus bus Lxit 3301
    11h 46m

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 8m
    $67–123

Stockton to Costa Mesa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Harbor-19Th via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 17h 2m. Alternatively, International Bus Lines operates a bus from Stockton to East Los Angeles twice daily, and the journey takes 8h.

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