There are 7 ways to get from Stockton to Irvine by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
4h 44m$387–820Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Stockton to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105 / ...
10h 30m$51–69Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
16h 2m$252–390Drive 376.7 mi
- Drive from Stockton to Irvinecar 376.7 mi
6h 14m$69–100Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
4h 26mBus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
4h 38mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Stockton to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
12h 2m$74–108
Stockton to Irvine by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Irvine is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $50 - $70 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $380 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Campus-University Center via Huntington Park and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Tustin via San Jose and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
The distance between Stockton and Irvine is 432 miles. The road distance is 378.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Irvine without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 10h 30m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Stockton to Irvine, including transfers.
Stockton to Irvine bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Irvine train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Stockton to Irvine is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 10h 30m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $390 and takes 16h 2m.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Stockton to Campus-University Center via Huntington Park, Santa Ana, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Tustin via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 16h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Stockton to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $70–95
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Stockton to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $40–60
- Titanium
- $45–55
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Huntington Park to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $25–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Huntington Park to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Huntington Park to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stockton to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Stockton to Irvine bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Stockton to Irvine train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Irvine is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Stockton to Irvine.
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