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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA without transferring at least once.
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- undefined · undefined4:00 PM6h50San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2910:50 PMStockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA$491One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA:
A train is $29 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to Stockton, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| undefined · undefined | 4:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 6h50 | 10:50 PM Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
| undefined · undefined | 6:30 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 4h25 | 10:55 AM Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockton, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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