There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay 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 San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29mDrive 202.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Stanford Universitycar 202.3 mi
3h 44m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 9m$118–181Bus, fly, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Morro Bay Park 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 6m$176–282
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Stanford University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Stanford University is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Stanford Oval via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Stanford University is 224 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Stanford University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Morro Bay to Stanford University, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Stanford University is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose 4 times a day, and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–170 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 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Morro Bay to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Morro Bay to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Stanford University is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Morro Bay to Stanford University.
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