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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 48m
    $82–512

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2h 49m
    $74–244

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 4m
    $75–142

  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
    14h 58m
    $175–373

  5. Drive 476.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Stanford Universitycar car 476.8 mi
    8h 11m
    $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
    3h 59m
    $89–271

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    14h 31m
    $94–143

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Stanford University via Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 14h 58m.

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