There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Stanford University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
5h 34m$108–578Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
31h 23m$209–396Train, BART
- Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
35h 42m$464–922Drive 1,190.6 mi
- Drive from Denver to Stanford Universitycar 1,190.6 mi
21h 39m$218–314Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
5h 38m$118–490Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
6h 40m$414–579
Denver to Stanford University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Stanford University is to fly which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Stanford University is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Stanford Oval via Sparks Transit Center, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 42m.
The distance between Denver and Stanford University is 1015 miles. The road distance is 1197.6 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Stanford University without a car is to bus which takes 31h 23m and costs $200 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Denver to Stanford University, including transfers.
Denver to Stanford University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Stanford University is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $400 and takes 31h 23m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Stanford University via Sparks Transit Center, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 31h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Denver to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- 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
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Denver to Stanford University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Stanford University is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 1:32 PM in Denver and 12:32 PM in Stanford University.
Denver to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Stanford University is 1198 miles. It takes approximately 21h 39m to drive from Denver to Stanford University.
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