Find coaches from San Diego, CA, US to Stockton, CA

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Next departures from San Diego to Stockton on 1 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
San Joaquin Street StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Stockton (GLI), CANo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Stockton (GLI), CANo tags
Los Limousines
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
Stockton Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Stockton ACE StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Stockton

Bus
Average priceUS$60 - US$220Average duration12h 55m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$79 - US$111Average duration12h 35m
63kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Stockton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stockton. The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
12h 55mAverage duration
US$60Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$86
Average bus trip duration12h 55m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure02:00
Distance429 miles
Latest bus departure21:25

San Diego to Stockton Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between San Diego and Stockton by coach?

    The distance between San Diego and Stockton by coach is approximately 431 miles (694 km).

  2. How can I travel from San Diego to Stockton avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/08
US$61
31/08
US$76
Today
US$77
02/09
US$65
03/09
US$59
04/09
US$60
05/09
US$60
06/09
US$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Stockton, CA was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$59

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

You can expect to pay from US$59 to US$203 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Stockton, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59, which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Los Limousines 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

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Diego to Stockton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to Stockton, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Stockton will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Stockton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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 there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Stockton, CA?

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