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San Diego to Stockton Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Diego to Stockton?
There are usually 11 daily train trips from San Diego to Stockton.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£69.07 | Avg. Price£80.78 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips11 | Daily Trips11 |
Duration | Duration13h 10m | Duration12h 40m |
Coach from San Diego to Stockton: Journey Information
There are 13 intercity coaches per day from San Diego to Stockton. Traveling by coach from San Diego to Stockton usually takes around 12 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines coach can make the trip in 9 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 430 mi (693 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 40m |
| Cheapest price | £32.51 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coaches from San Diego to Stockton
- FlixBus US: 6 daily coaches from £33
- Greyhound: 4 daily coaches from £32
- Los Limousines: 4 daily coaches from £63
How much is a coach ticket from San Diego to Stockton?
Bus tickets for a trip from San Diego to Stockton cost £52.63 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from San Diego to Stockton by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from San Diego to Stockton is expected to be between £51 and £87. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 19 November 2025, when tickets are available for 19 November 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £55.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 17 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £54.98 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from San Diego to Stockton?
There are 3 bus lines from San Diego to Stockton available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 6 | 15h 10m | £75.09 |
| Greyhound | 4 | 12h 28m | £64.28 |
| Los Limousines | 4 | 11h 5m | £66.16 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 6 trips per day from San Diego to Stockton, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from San Diego to Stockton every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Stockton usually start from £33.
Book Los Limousines from San Diego to Stockton from £63. There are 4 Los Limousines schedules from San Diego to Stockton and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Stockton. In San Diego, Los Limousines departs to Stockton from Cross Border Xpress CBX and 1 other station. In Stockton, Los Limousines arrives at Central Autobuses and no other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from San Diego to Stockton takes 11 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Stockton in 9 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Stockton.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from San Diego to Stockton
The coach takes an average of 12 hours and 39 minutes to cover the 430 miles from San Diego to Stockton. However, the fastest coach only takes 9 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Stockton. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Diego to Stockton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 13 scheduled coaches that travel from San Diego to Stockton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 5 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Diego to Stockton; ticket prices start at £61.24.
City Information
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Stockton
Stockton, California, is a diverse, creative, and culturally rich city. It's also in the perfect place for various Cali weekend trips, with Sacramento, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park all within reach. Stockton is an excellent place to post up while touring Northern California.
And of course, there's plenty to do in the city itself. The Bob Hope Theatre, sometimes known as "The Fox" by locals, is a popular entertainment venue and a beautifully preserved piece of Stockton's history. The recent refurbishment has produced a magnificent place for local arts productions, film, dance, comedy, and Broadway-style entertainment, as well as the newest in top-name musical entertainment.
Amtrak has multiple routes to Stockton from Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Jefferson Lines provides the most bus service to the city, and buses go from Stockton to cities across the nation, including Phoenix, Huntington Park, and even Ontario. The city has its own airport, Stockton Airport (SCK), although some travelers also use the airport in Sacramento for more flight options.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in San Diego?
Main departure station: San Ysidro Transit Center
Coaches to Stockton leave from 7 stations in San Diego.
All coach stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
La Jolla - UC San Diego
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
Cross Border Xpress CBX
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
Where does the coach arrive in Stockton?
Main arrival station: Central Autobuses
All coaches from San Diego arrive at one main station in Stockton.
Coach stations in Stockton:
Central Autobuses
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