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How to get fromIowa to Stocktonby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Stockton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane DSM - SCK
    7h 43m
    $209–847

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    41h 50m
    $330–652

  3. Bus, train via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2d
    $547–1,060

  4. Drive 1,751.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Stocktoncar car 1,751.3 mi
    26h 45m
    $320–462

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2d
    $494–1,065

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    4. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    2d 7h
    $661–1,478

Des Moines (DSM) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Stockton via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 41h 50m.

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