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How to get fromIrvine to Stanford Universityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Stanford University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 43m
    $200–797

  2. Bus via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    11h 53m
    $51–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 47m
    $62–132

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 6m
    $144–299

  5. Drive 398.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Stanford Universitycar car 398.9 mi
    6h 51m
    $73–106

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2h 49m
    $193–733

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 49m
    $254–744

Irvine to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Stanford University via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 6m.

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