There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to Stanford University by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 14m$70–129Drive 110.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Stanford Universitycar 110.4 mi
2h 18m$21–30Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to San Josebus Route 2
- Take the bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
6h 15m$69–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Stanford University is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Stanford University is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Stanford Oval via King & Tully and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Stanford University is 171 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Stanford University without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Elk Grove to Stanford University, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Stanford University bus services, operated by Xe Đò Hoàng, depart from Sacramento station.
Elk Grove to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Stanford University is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Stanford University via Sacramento, San Jose, King & Tully, Palo Alto Transit Center, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Elk Grove to Stanford University bus services, operated by Xe Đò Hoàng, arrive at San Jose station.
Elk Grove to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Stanford University is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Elk Grove to Stanford University.
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