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How to get fromSanta Ana to Stanford Universityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 51m
    $226–843

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    10h 50m
    $49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 12m
    $65–122

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 55m
    $146–313

  5. Drive 388.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Stanford Universitycar car 388.8 mi
    6h 39m
    $71–103

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 57m
    $221–801

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 57m
    $282–802

Santa Ana to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 8h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana 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 12h 55m.

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