Drive or Fly: Westminster, CA to Stockton, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LGB–SCK. At 369 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 47m

Distance

369.5 mi

Total Cost

$117

CO2

149 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$82

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 5m

41m in the air

Air Distance

343 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

88 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westminster, CA → LGB 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 41m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SCK → Stockton, CA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Westminster, CA LGB — Long Beach International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Stockton, CA SCK — Stockton Metropolitan Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LGB and SCK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 42m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

11h 17m

10h 30m on road

Total Cost

$38

CO2

20 kg

Route

Greyhound US0831

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westminster, CA → Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ANA6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 630m

Arrival 10m

Stockton (Central de Autobuses) (SKN6) → Stockton, CA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $38) $38

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From ANA6 — Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center 8 mi, ~12m drive

To SKN6 — Stockton (Central de Autobuses) 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 47m	3h 5m	11h 17m
Total cost (1 person)	$117	$189	$38
Carbon footprint	149 kg CO₂	88 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Westminster, CA to Stockton, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.