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How to get fromStanford University to La Jollaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Stanford University to La Jolla by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    5h 4m
    $80–517

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h
    $74–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 13m
    $177–379

  4. Drive 468.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to La Jollacar car 468.2 mi
    8h 4m
    $86–124

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    5h 5m
    $75–255

  6. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 28m
    $168–430

  7. Caltrain, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    5. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    6h 13m
    $91–286

  8. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    5h 19m
    $179–491

  9. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    15h 11m
    $95–144

Stanford University to La Jolla by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 17h 13m.

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