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How to get fromStockton to Irvineby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Stockton to Irvine by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 44m
    $207–820

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    10h 30m
    $52–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    8h 31m
    $59–97

  4. 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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    16h 2m
    $122–280

  5. Drive  376.7 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to Irvinecar car 376.7 mi
    6h 14m
    $69–100

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 26m
    $228–775

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 38m
    $294–821

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 2m
    $65–100

Stockton to Irvine by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

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. Alternatively, 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.

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