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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA
Cheapest price
$188
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
16 h 19 m
Average duration
16 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
460 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA will cost around $188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $188.
It's difficult to get from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
7:32 AM16h19Stockton, CA11:51 PMLancaster, CA$1881One-way2 transfers
- 7:32 AM16h19Stockton, CA11:51 PMLancaster, CA$1881One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $188.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$188 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration Fastest 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA:
A bus is $114 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA costing on average $188 (€152).
Other travel options to Lancaster, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 14m.
Train takes on average 16h 19m.
Tickets start at around $188 (€152) compared to roughly $65 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-123.27 (€-99.51). The journey takes 16h 19m versus 4h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:32 AM Stockton, CA | 16h19 | 11:51 PM Lancaster, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA
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Trains from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $188 (€152) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:32, the last at 07:32. The fastest train covers the 285 miles (460 km) distance in 16h 19m.
Distance 285 miles (460 km) |
Average train duration 16h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $188 (€152) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 16h 19m |
First train 7:32 AM |
Last train 7:32 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Altamont Corridor Express from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA trainsAltamont Corridor Express trains will get you between Stockton, CA and Lancaster, CA from $74 (€60). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Stockton, CA to Lancaster, CA
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