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How to get fromGoleta to Stanford Universityby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Stanford University by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 42m
    $194–380

  2. Drive 289.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Stanford Universitycar car 289.2 mi
    5h 25m
    $53–77

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 31m
    $106–162

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 22m
    $106–219

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    6h 10m
    $189–693

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 53m
    $294–441

Goleta to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Stanford University via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound in around 9h 22m.

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