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How to get fromCarmel Valley Village to Stanford Universityby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel Valley Village to Stanford University by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 36m
    $79–103

  2. Drive 93.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley Village to Stanford Universitycar car 93.2 mi
    1h 50m
    $17–25

  3. Taxi, train, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel Valley Village to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus bus 281
    3h 4m
    $80–120

  4. Fly, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 30m
    $244–667

  5. Shuttle, line 22 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    5h 16m
    $85–112

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 95.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley Village, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carmel Valley Village to Stanford University. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, walk to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, take the bus to Stanford Oval, then walk to Stanford University. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, walk to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, take the bus to Stanford Oval, then walk to Stanford University.

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