There are 5 ways to get from Stockton to Seaside by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 11m$48–70Drive 137.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stockton to Seasidecar 137.6 mi
2h 29m$26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 18m$35–50Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 28m$64–83Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 2m$37–67
Stockton to Seaside by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Seaside is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Seaside is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Stockton and Seaside is 159 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Seaside without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Stockton to Seaside, including transfers.
Stockton to Seaside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Seaside train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Stockton to Seaside is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Seaside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Stockton to Del Monte / Contra Costa via San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Del Monte / 1688 Del Monte via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
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
- https://acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
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
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Stockton to Seaside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Stockton to Seaside train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Seaside is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Stockton to Seaside.
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