There are 4 ways to get from Davis to Stanford University by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 41m$44–87Drive 100.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Davis to Stanford Universitycar 100.6 mi
2h 1m$19–27Bus, fly
- Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
4h 20m$465–771Train, BART, bus
- Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway
- Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 37m$35–64
Davis to Stanford University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Davis to Stanford University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Davis to Stanford University is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Davis to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Davis and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Davis and Stanford University is 135 miles. The road distance is 101.1 miles.
The best way to get from Davis to Stanford University without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Davis to Stanford University, including transfers.
Davis to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Davis station.
Davis to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Davis to Stanford University is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Davis to Stanford University.
There are 496+ hotels available in Stanford University.
What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Davis to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 530-666-2877
- Website
- avl.yctd.org
Bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- avl.yctd.org
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
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