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How to get fromStanford University to Pinnacles National Parkby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to Pinnacles National Park by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $116–151

  2. Drive 97.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 97.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $18–26

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $119–166

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Stanford Oval

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $118–168

  5. Line 22 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $113–149

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 134.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Stanford University to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can walk to Stanford Oval, take the bus to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, walk to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, 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 Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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