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How to get fromSan Diego to Stanfordby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2h 53m
    $82–512

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 50m
    $74–244

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 8m
    $76–141

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 2m
    $176–371

  5. Drive 476.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Stanfordcar car 476.8 mi
    8h 9m
    $87–126

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 1m
    $89–271

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    14h 35m
    $94–140

San Diego to Stanford by tram, bus, and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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