What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to California?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to California is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to California?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to California is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $420 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and California?

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.

Is there a direct train between Stanford University and California?

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.

How far is it from Stanford University to California?

The distance between Stanford University and California is 119 miles. The road distance is 358.6 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford University to California without a car?

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.

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to California?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Stanford University to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to California bus from?

Stanford University to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to California train from?

Stanford University to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Stanford University to California?

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 $230 - $370 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Stanford University to California bus arrive?

Stanford University to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.

Where does the Stanford University to California train arrive?

Stanford University to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Stanford University to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to California is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Stanford University to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3351+ hotels available in California.

Stanford University to California - 6 ways to travel via train, and Caltrain

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There are 6 ways to get from Stanford University to California by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Caltrain, fly
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 36m
$425–624
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
12h 25m
$47–72
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 20m
$53–72
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 42m
$235–369
Drive 356.5 mi
1. Drive from Stanford University to Los Angelescar 356.5 mi
6h 7m
$66–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
10h 2m
$52–97

Stanford University to California by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 118.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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 $230–360 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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