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How to get fromStanford University to San Diego State Universityby bus, train, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Stanford University to San Diego State University by bus, train, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram

    best
    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    4. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Stationtram tram
    4h 58m
    $82–512

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 42m
    $76–157

  3. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    14h 50m
    $95–144

  4. 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
    16h 56m
    $172–389

  5. Drive 477.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to San Diego State Universitycar car 477.6 mi
    8h 14m
    $88–126

  6. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, tram

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Stationtram tram
    4h 59m
    $77–270

  7. Caltrain, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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 tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Stationtram tram
    6h 7m
    $78–311

Stanford University to San Diego State University by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to San Diego State University 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, Old Town Station, and SDSU Station in around 16h 56m.

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