There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Cambria by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Cambriataxi
6h$186–267Drive 182.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stanford University to Cambriacar 182.8 mi
3h 48m$32–46Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Cambriacar
7h 16m$56–94Line 22 bus, bus, drive
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Cambriacar
7h 32m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Cambria is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Cambria is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Stanford University and Cambria is 213 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Cambria without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Stanford University to Cambria, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Cambria is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Stanford University to Cambria.
There are 183+ hotels available in Cambria.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Cambria, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Stanford University to Cambria. However, you can walk to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Cambria. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Cambria via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 7h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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