There are 7 ways to get from Brea to Stanford University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus
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Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain
3h 7m$154–570Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
- Take the bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
11h 34m$57–83Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 46m$59–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
13h 54m$123–277Drive 380.6 mi
- Drive from Brea to Stanford Universitycar 380.6 mi
6h 38m$70–101Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway
- Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 13m$165–589Line 286 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain
5h 18m$192–818
Brea to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brea to Stanford University is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Brea to Stanford University is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 7m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Brea-Birch and arriving at Stanford Oval via Los Angeles Union Station and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Brea station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between Brea and Stanford University is 366 miles. The road distance is 382.8 miles.
The best way to get from Brea to Stanford University without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Brea to Stanford University, including transfers.
Brea to Stanford University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Brea to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Brea to Stanford University is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Brea to Stanford University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Brea to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Stanford University is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Brea to Stanford University.
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