There are 3 ways to get from Rocklin to Stanford University by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 40m$89–136Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rocklin to Stanford Universitycar 135.1 mi
2h 38m$24–34Train, fly, Caltrain
- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 42m$437–590
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rocklin to Stanford University is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rocklin to Stanford University is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Rocklin station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Rocklin Amtrak Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Rocklin and Stanford University is 169 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rocklin to Stanford University without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Rocklin to Stanford University, including transfers.
Rocklin to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rocklin Amtrak Station.
Rocklin to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocklin to Stanford University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Rocklin to Stanford University.
There are 509+ hotels available in Stanford University.
What companies run services between Rocklin, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- 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
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