What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Stockton?

About 260 miles (420 km) separate Santa Barbara and Stockton.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Stockton?

If you're headed to Stockton from Santa Barbara, chances are that your bus will leave from Train Station and arrive at Stockton Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Stockton?

Once in Stockton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Stockton's Miracle Mile, Mexican Heritage Center, Stockton Arena, University of the Pacific and Children's Museum of Stockton.

Bus Santa Barbara to Stockton from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Stockton on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:00pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	10h 50m	6:50am	Stockton (GLI), CA	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	10h 50m	6:50am	Stockton (GLI), CA	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	10h 25m	6:50am	Stockton (GLI), CA	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	13h 10m	7:35am	Stockton (GLI), CA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:25pm	Santa Barbara Station	13h 10m	7:35am	Stockton (GLI), CA	No tags

Get from Santa Barbara to Stockton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

16h 55mAverage Duration

257 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Stockton?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Stops in Stockton

A
Stockton Bus Station
121 S Center St, Stockton, CA 95202
B
Martin Luther King Blvd
330 E. Martin Luther King Blvd , CA 95206 , USA
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Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara to Stockton, CA by bus

What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Stockton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Stockton?
What are the best sights and things to do in Stockton?