There are 11 ways to get from Houston to Stockton by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane HOU - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain
8h 58m$197–872Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane IAH - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain
10h 22m$131–372Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Stocktonbus
33h 2m$326–411Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain Sunset Limited
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus Nogales
44h 44m$488–1,193Drive 1,841.2 mi
- Drive from Houston to Stocktoncar 1,841.2 mi
29h 43m$336–486Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane HOU - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
8h 15m$204–872Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane HOU - OAK
- Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus
8h 52m$188–867Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane IAH - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
8h 45m$166–505Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Stockton Metropolitan Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane HOU - SCK
7h 38m$192–827Bus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus
42h 55m$397–587Train
- Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
2d 2h$569–1,444
Houston to Stockton by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Stockton is to fly and Caltrain and train which costs $130 - $380 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Stockton is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Stockton. However, there are services departing from Capitol St @ Smith St and arriving at Stockton via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso and Tucson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Stockton station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Los Angeles and San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Houston and Stockton is 1726 miles. The road distance is 1851.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Stockton without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 33h 2m and costs $320 - $420.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Houston to Stockton, including transfers.
Houston to Stockton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr station.
Houston to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Stockton is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 33h 2m and costs $320 - $420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $850 and takes 7h 38m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Stockton via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, and Tucson in around 33h 2m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
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
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–180
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $160–180
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Booking & Getting There
Houston to Stockton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Stockton is 2h behind Houston. It is currently 8:50 AM in Houston and 6:50 AM in Stockton.
Houston to Stockton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Stockton is 1852 miles. It takes approximately 29h 43m to drive from Houston to Stockton.
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