What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Stanford?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Stanford is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $19 - $28 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Stanford?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Stanford is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Stanford?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Stanford?

The distance between Sacramento and Stanford is 147 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Stanford without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Stanford without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Stanford?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Sacramento to Stanford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Stanford bus from?

Sacramento to Stanford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Stanford train from?

Sacramento to Stanford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento to Stanford?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Stanford is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $19 - $28 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Sacramento to Stanford bus arrive?

Sacramento to Stanford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento to Stanford train arrive?

Sacramento to Stanford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Stanford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Stanford is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Sacramento to Stanford.

Where can I stay near Stanford?

There are 420+ hotels available in Stanford.

Sacramento to Stanford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 292 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Stanford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Stanford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 58m
$39–81
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
5h 32m
$20–28
Drive 113.8 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Stanfordcar 113.8 mi
2h 15m
$21–30
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 27m
$435–771
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
4h 12m
$37–67

Sacramento to Stanford by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 146.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Stanford, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform in around 5h 32m.

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