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

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Sacramento is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford University and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Sacramento via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Stanford University to Sacramento?

The distance between Stanford University and Sacramento is 133 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanford University to Sacramento without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Stanford University to Sacramento, including transfers.

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

Stanford University to Sacramento bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

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

Stanford University to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Where does the Stanford University to Sacramento bus arrive?

Stanford University to Sacramento bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Where does the Stanford University to Sacramento train arrive?

Stanford University to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Stanford University to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Sacramento is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Stanford University to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 335+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to Sacramento by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Campus Oval to ACE Stationbus AE-F Line
2. Take the train from Fremont to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
4h 53m
$35–80
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
6h 15m
$17–36
Drive 114.3 mi
1. Drive from Stanford University to Sacramentocar 114.3 mi
2h 17m
$21–31
Caltrain, fly
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 37m
$465–774
BART, train
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 56m
$42–80

Stanford University to Sacramento by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 132.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Sacramento Bus Station via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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