Bus Tickets from Stockton, CA to San Francisco, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Stockton
    Departure location: Stockton ACE Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Stockton
    Departure location: Stockton (GLI), CA
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Stockton to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$27 - $67Average Duration4h 10m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$16 - $23Average Duration2h 10m
9kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Stockton to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Stockton to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42
Average bus trip duration4h 10m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:45am
Distance62 miles (99 km)
Latest bus departure6:55pm

Stockton to San Francisco Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/26
$20
06/27
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Today
$28
06/29
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06/30
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07/01
$23
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stockton to San Francisco was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stockton to San Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $36 for a bus ticket from Stockton to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-07-01.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from Stockton to San Francisco

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Train from Stockton to San Francisco

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