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How to get fromOceanside to Stocktonby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from Oceanside to Stockton by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Stocktonbus bus Nogales
    9h 10m
    $94–146

  2. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Stocktonbus bus
    11h 50m
    $70–106

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    16h 7m
    $292–451

  4. Drive  420 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Stocktoncar car 420 mi
    6h 56m
    $77–111

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    7h 8m
    $107–553

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h
    $75–120

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    7h 3m
    $83–348

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    6h 35m

  9. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $72–300

  10. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $402–840

  11. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    9h 36m
    $233–785

  12. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    9h 3m

Oceanside to Stockton by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 16h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Stockton once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 11h.

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