There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, line 22 bus
best- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
6h 4m$39–47Drive 117.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento, CA to Stanford Universitycar 117.2 mi
2h 25m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 7m$48–102Line 51 bus, fly, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus
- 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 37m$468–774Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
7h 22m$22–40
Sacramento, CA to Stanford University by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Sacramento, CA and arriving at Stanford Oval via King & Tully and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Sacramento, CA and Stanford University is 205 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University without a car is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University, including transfers.
Sacramento, CA to Stanford University bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Sacramento, CA to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Palo Alto Transit Center, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento, CA to Stanford University bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Sacramento, CA to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento, CA to Stanford University is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sacramento, CA to Stanford University.
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