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

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There are 8 ways to get from Orange County to Stanford University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County 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 52m
    $227–844

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    10h 48m
    $49–70

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 17m
    $61–117

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 55m
    $146–313

  5. Drive 388.6 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Stanford Universitycar car 388.6 mi
    6h 40m
    $71–103

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h
    $152–752

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County 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 58m
    $253–803

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 26m
    $106–234

Orange County to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Stanford University via Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 12h 55m.

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