There are 5 ways to get from Grover Beach to Stanford University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 37m$56–86Drive 216.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grover Beach to Stanford Universitycar 216.8 mi
3h 52m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 17m$58–137Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 4m$176–402Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
5h 54m$187–424
Grover Beach to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grover Beach to Stanford University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Grover Beach to Stanford University is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Grover Beach to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Grover Beach to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Luis Obispo and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Grover Beach and Stanford University is 222 miles. The road distance is 218 miles.
The best way to get from Grover Beach to Stanford University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Grover Beach to Stanford University, including transfers.
Grover Beach to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Grover Beach to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Grover Beach to Stanford University is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Grover Beach, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–160
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Grover Beach to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Grover Beach to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grover Beach to Stanford University is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Grover Beach to Stanford University.
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