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How to get fromSan Simeon to Stanford Universityby taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Simeon to Stanford University by taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from San Simeon to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 19m
    $167–249

  2. Drive 176.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Simeon to Stanford Universitycar car 176.3 mi
    3h 44m
    $33–47

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from San Simeon to Canal / Bassett Streetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    6h 10m
    $43–65

  4. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from San Simeon to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)car car
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    5h 12m
    $68–264

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from San Simeon to Canal / Bassett Streetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    6h 37m
    $45–79

  6. Drive, bus, train via Stanford Oval

    1. Drive from San Simeon to Canal / Bassett Streetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    6h 38m
    $45–82

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from San Simeon to Stanford University. However, you can take the taxi to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, then walk to Stanford University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Simeon to Stanford University via Canal / Bassett Street, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 6h 10m.

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