There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to California by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Jose
best- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 20m$53–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
9h 57m$52–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 42m$135–289Drive 356.5 mi
- Drive from Stanford University to Los Angelescar 356.5 mi
6h 7m$66–94Bus #2
- Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
10h 57m$95–139
Stanford University to California by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to California is to bus via San Jose which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to California is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to California station. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station via Santa Clara Transit Center and San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to California. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Stanford University and California is 364 miles. The road distance is 358.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to California without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 8h 20m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Stanford University to California, including transfers.
Stanford University to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Stanford University to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Stanford University to California is to bus via San Jose which takes 8h 20m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 12h 42m.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and California, USA?
Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Stanford University to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
Stanford University to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to California is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Stanford University to California.
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