There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to Stanford University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 27m$59–86Drive 173.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Stanford Universitycar 173.9 mi
3h 8m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
4h 38m$59–119Bus, fly
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
6h 1m$177–413
Paso Robles to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Stanford University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Stanford University is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Stanford University is 179 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Stanford University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Paso Robles to Stanford University, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Stanford University is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- 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
- $21–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Paso Robles to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Stanford University is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Paso Robles to Stanford University.
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