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How to get fromIowa to Stocktonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Stockton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Stockton Metropolitan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane DSM - SCK
    6h 41m
    $160–599

  2. Fly Omaha to Oakland International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane OMA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus bus
    11h 17m
    $130–619

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    42h 10m
    $350–534

  4. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2d

  5. Drive  1,740.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Stocktoncar car 1,740.9 mi
    27h 11m
    $288–416

  6. Fly Omaha to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane OMA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    10h 35m

  7. Fly Omaha to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane OMA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    11h 33m
    $149–674

  8. Fly Omaha to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane OMA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train
    11h 3m
    $141–381

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    4. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    2d 6h
    $1,247–2,050

Iowa to Stockton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,494.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA?

Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Stockton via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 42h 10m.

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