Bus Tickets from Stockton, CA to San Francisco, US

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from US$28
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Next departures to San Francisco

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Stockton
    Departure location: Stockton (GLI), CA
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Stockton
    Departure location: Stockton ACE Station
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Stockton
    Departure location: Stockton ACE Station
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Stockton
    Departure location: Stockton (GLI), CA
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Stockton to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$27 - US$46Average Duration4h 35m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$16 - US$23Average Duration2h 10m
9kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Stockton to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
US$16Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Stockton, CA to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$32
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance99 km
Latest bus departure6:55pm

Stockton to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Stockton, CA - San Francisco, US

  1. What is the distance between Stockton and San Francisco?

    The distance covered from Stockton to San Francisco is 102 km (63 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stockton to San Francisco?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stockton Bus Station, in Stockton, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$26
09-01
US$30
Today
US$28
09-03
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09-04
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09-05
US$28
09-06
US$21
09-07
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stockton, CA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stockton, CA to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$46 for a bus ticket from Stockton, CA to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-09-06.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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