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Journey Information
There are 20 intercity buses per day from Stockton to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Stockton to Los Angeles usually takes around 8 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 319 mi (513 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $29.98 |
| Trips per day | 16 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 4 |
How much is a bus ticket from Stockton to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Stockton to Los Angeles cost $40.28 on average. Tickets cheaper than $40.28 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Stockton to Los Angeles is expected to be between $39 and $55. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is May 2, 2024, when tickets are available for May 2, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $41.
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 24 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $46.13 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Stockton to Los Angeles?
There are 4 bus lines from Stockton to Los Angeles available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 9 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobuses Monarca | 2 | 8h 22m | $87.02 |
| FlixBus US | 4 | 7h 35m | $45.07 |
| Greyhound | 9 | 8h 31m | $53.69 |
| Los Limousines | 6 | 8h 40m | $58.20 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Stockton to Los Angeles from $86. There are 2 trips per day offered by Autobuses Monarca from Stockton to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to Los Angeles. In Stockton, Autobuses Monarca departs to Los Angeles from 330 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. . In Los Angeles, Autobuses Monarca arrives at 1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd and one other station.
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Stockton to Los Angeles takes 8 hours and 22 minutes , while the fastest available Autobuses Monarca trip will get you to Los Angeles in 6 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Los Angeles.
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 4 trips per day from Stockton to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 9 bus trips from Stockton to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 31 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from $30.
Book Los Limousines from Stockton to Los Angeles from $57. There are 6 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Stockton to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Los Angeles. In Stockton, Los Limousines departs to Los Angeles from Central Autobuses . In Los Angeles, Los Limousines arrives at Los Angeles Bus Station and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Stockton to Los Angeles takes 8 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Los Angeles in 6 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 6 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Los Angeles.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 319 miles from Stockton to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Los Angeles. 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Stockton to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 20 scheduled buses that travel from Stockton to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 16 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Stockton to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at $33.00.
City Information
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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Stockton?
Main departure station: Central Autobuses
Stockton has two bus stations with service to Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Stockton:
Central Autobuses
330 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: San Fernando Bus Station
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 8 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
San Fernando Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
North Hollywood Bus Station
Los Angeles Bus Station
E Olympic Blvd & S Augusta Ave Bus Stop
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd
1716 7th Street
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