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How to get fromStanford University to Carson Cityby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Carson City by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to Carson Citytaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $245–289

  2. Drive  222.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to Carson Citycar car 222.8 mi
    4h 48m
    $41–59

  3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    5h 51m
    $227–500

  4. Bus, Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Vassar Street to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mallbus bus
    5. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    5h 54m
    $372–572

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Stanford University to Carson City. However, you can walk to Stanford Oval, take the bus to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, walk to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to 4th St & King St, take the vehicle to UCSF / Chase Center, walk to 3rd St & Gene Friend Way, take the line 22 bus to 16th Street & Rhode Island St, walk to San Francisco - 16th St, take the bus to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, then take the taxi to Carson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Stanford University to Carson City in around 4h 48m.

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