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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 35 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 €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA without transferring at least once.
· 6:30 AM4h10San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2910:40 AMStockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA€231One-way1 transfer- · 4:00 PM7h00San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2911:00 PMStockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA€231One-way1 transfer
- · 6:30 AM4h10San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2910:40 AMStockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA€231One-way1 transfer
- · 4:00 PM7h00San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2911:00 PMStockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA€231One-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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m 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 €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Stockton, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
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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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days 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, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · | 4:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 7h00 | 11:00 PM Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA | 1 transfer | |
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| · | 6:30 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 4h10 | 10:40 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 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €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 25m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA
Most San Francisco, CA to Stockton, CA buses use the San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 to Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Stockton, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which San Francisco, CA station do buses to Stockton, CA leave from?
Getting to San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 from San Francisco city centre
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 is 2 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 bus station facilities and services
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29. ATMs are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Wheelchair accessible areas present.
Getting to San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street from San Francisco city centre
Which Stockton, CA station do buses from San Francisco, CA arrive at?
Getting to Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station from Stockton city centre
Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station is 1 km from Stockton city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station. ATMs are available at Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
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