There are 4 ways to get from Watsonville to Stockton by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Line 1 bus, bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lincoln & E Lake to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
5h 20m$26–40Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Stocktoncar 114.4 mi
2h 10m$21–31Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
5h 46m$39–62Train
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
6h 32m$39–66
Watsonville to Stockton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Stockton is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Stockton is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Stockton. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Stockton via Front and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Stockton station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Watsonville and Stockton is 136 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Stockton without a car is to line 1 bus and bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Watsonville to Stockton, including transfers.
Watsonville to Stockton bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from E Beach & Union station.
Watsonville to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Stockton is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Stockton via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 6h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- 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 Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Lincoln & E Lake to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonville to Stockton bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.
Watsonville to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Stockton is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Watsonville to Stockton.
There are 83+ hotels available in Stockton.





