What is the cheapest way to get from Stockton to San Carlos?

The cheapest way to get from Stockton to San Carlos is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stockton to San Carlos?

The fastest way to get from Stockton to San Carlos is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct train between Stockton and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Stockton to San Carlos?

The distance between Stockton and San Carlos is 104 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.

How do I travel from Stockton to San Carlos without a car?

The best way to get from Stockton to San Carlos without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 2h 53m and costs $19 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Stockton to San Carlos?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Stockton to San Carlos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockton to San Carlos train from?

Stockton to San Carlos train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.

Where does the Stockton to San Carlos train arrive?

Stockton to San Carlos train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Santa Clara Station.

Can I drive from Stockton to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to San Carlos is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Stockton to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 467+ hotels available in San Carlos.

Stockton to San Carlos - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stockton to San Carlos by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 53m
$20–25
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Lane A to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus 150
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus Ecr
4h 59m
$10–21
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 4m
$33–46
Drive 77.2 mi
1. Drive from Stockton to San Carloscar 77.2 mi
1h 24m
$15–21

Stockton to San Carlos by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.6 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 53m.

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