There are 11 ways to get from Stockton to Houston by train, plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SJC - HOU
7h 51m$129–522Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Stockton to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
38h 36m$325–407Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
45h 20m$908–1,497Drive 1,841.7 mi
- Drive from Stockton to Houstoncar 1,841.7 mi
29h 43m$326–471Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane OAK - HOU
7h 29mBus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SMF - HOU
7h 40mBus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SMF - IAH
8h 2mTrain, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SFO - IAH
9h 11m$131–511Fly Stockton Metropolitan Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SCK - HOU
6h 58m$143–577Bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
43h 25m$438–627Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
2d 2h$1,094–1,778
Stockton to Houston by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Houston is to train and Caltrain and fly which costs $130 - $550 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Houston. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Rusk St @ Bagby St via Tucson, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Houston via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Stockton and Houston is 1725 miles. The road distance is 1852.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Houston without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 38h 36m and costs $320 - $410.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Stockton to Houston, including transfers.
Stockton to Houston bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Houston train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Stockton to Houston is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 38h 36m and costs $320 - $410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 6h 58m, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Stockton to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Tucson, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 38h 36m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas, Midland/Odessa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas, Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Stockton to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $140–170
Bus from Tucson to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–90
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Stockton to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $95–140
- Titanium
- $109–112
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–180
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $160–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–390
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- Vonlane
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
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Booking & Getting There
Stockton to Houston bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Tucson station.
Houston is 2h ahead of Stockton. It is currently 7:18 AM in Stockton and 9:18 AM in Houston.
Stockton to Houston train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Houston is 1852 miles. It takes approximately 29h 43m to drive from Stockton to Houston.
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