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

The cheapest way to get from Stockton to San Mateo is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockton to San Mateo is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Stockton and San Mateo?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at El Camino Real & E 5th Ave via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Stockton and San Mateo?

No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Stockton to San Mateo?

The distance between Stockton and San Mateo is 110 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stockton to San Mateo without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h and costs $19 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Stockton to San Mateo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockton to San Mateo bus from?

Stockton to San Mateo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.

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

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

Train or bus from Stockton to San Mateo?

The best way to get from Stockton to San Mateo is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h and costs $19 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Stockton to San Mateo bus arrive?

Stockton to San Mateo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Stockton to San Mateo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stockton to San Mateo?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to San Mateo is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Stockton to San Mateo.

Where can I stay near San Mateo?

There are 429+ hotels available in San Mateo.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Stockton to San Mateo by train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h
$20–26
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 & 4th Avebus Ecr
4h 37m
$10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & E 5th Avebus Ecr / ...
3h 46m
$34–48
Drive 75.4 mi
1. Drive from Stockton to San Mateocar 75.4 mi
1h 21m
$14–20

Stockton to San Mateo by train

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Distance: 109 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton to El Camino Real & E 5th Ave via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 3h 46m.

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