There are 8 ways to get from Stockton to Irvine by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
4h 44m$87–490Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Stockton to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
11h 34m$45–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
8h 31m$55–119Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
16h 2m$102–189Drive 376.7 mi
- Drive from Stockton to Irvinecar 376.7 mi
6h 13m$69–100Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
4h 21mBus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
4h 38mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Stockton to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
11h 42m$58–149
Stockton to Irvine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Irvine is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $45 - $65 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Main-Paseo Westpark via Florence / Pacific, Norwalk Station, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Tustin via San Jose and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
The distance between Stockton and Irvine is 432 miles. The road distance is 378.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 31m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Stockton to Irvine, including transfers.
Stockton to Irvine bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Irvine train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Stockton to Irvine is to train which takes 16h 2m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Tustin via San Jose Station, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 16h 2m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Stockton to Huntington Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 7h. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Stockton to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Stockton to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Stockton to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $35–60
- Titanium
- $45–55
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More Questions & Answers
Stockton to Irvine bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Stockton to Irvine train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Irvine is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Stockton to Irvine.
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