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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Expansive fine arts museum with American, African, and global collections, plus sculpture garden and rotating exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockton, CA to Richmond, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockton, CA to Richmond, CA:
A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockton, CA to Richmond, CA costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Richmond, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 17m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stockton, CA to Richmond, CA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:23 PM Stockton, CA | 1h16 | 5:39 PM Richmond, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stockton, CA to Richmond, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 8:59 PM |
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Expansive fine arts museum with American, African, and global collections, plus sculpture garden and rotating exhibitions.
Hands-on science museum in a historic train station, featuring interactive exhibits, labs, and a dome theater for families.
Museum exploring Black history and culture in Virginia through exhibitions, community stories, and public programs.
Linear park and trail system on the James River with rapids, bridges, and rocky overlooks popular for walking and sightseeing.
Large city park with formal gardens, walking paths, river overlooks, and outdoor performances above the James.
Picturesque riverside island reached by footbridge, with skyline views, trails, and access to the canal and floodwall walk.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockton, CA to Richmond, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Richmond, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockton, CA to Richmond, CA trains use the Stockton Station to Richmond Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockton, CA and Richmond, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stockton Station is 1 km from Stockton city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockton Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Stockton Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stockton Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockton Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockton Station: Ramps.
Richmond Station has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Richmond Station.
Ticket office support is available at Richmond Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Richmond Station: Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Richmond Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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