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How to get fromSan Diego State University to Stanford Universityby tram, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego State University to Stanford University by tram, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 41m

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 20m
    $74–160

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 13m
    $173–371

  4. Drive 477.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego State University to Stanford Universitycar car 477.4 mi
    8h 14m
    $88–126

  5. Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 42m

  6. Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    5. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 52m

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    15h 14m
    $96–145

San Diego State University to Stanford University by foot, bus, and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Stanford University via SDSU Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 16h 13m.

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