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Compare train and bus for Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 11m 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.
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How to get from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:35 PM 7h00 Stockton, CA 6:35 AM Oakland, CA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:35 PM 7h00 Stockton, CA 6:35 AM Oakland, CA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:50 PM 3h55 Stockton, CA 6:45 PM Oakland, CA $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:50 PM 3h55 Stockton, CA 7:45 PM Oakland, CA $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockton, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockton, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockton Station, Stockton, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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