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

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There are 11 ways to get from Stockton to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    6h 30m
    $45–95

  2. 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
    13h 57m
    $124–268

  3. Drive  337.1 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to Los Angelescar car 337.1 mi
    5h 32m
    $62–89

  4. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    5h 37m
    $134–633

  5. Bus via Huntington Park

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    7h 48m
    $46–63

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    5h 14m
    $318–1,343

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    6h 7m
    $493–780

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    5h 49m
    $207–740

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    6h 6m
    $194–686

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

    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
    7h 9m
    $53–246

  11. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 31m
    $207–834

Stockton to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Los Angeles via San Jose Station Diridon and San Jose in around 13h 57m.

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