What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford to California?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to California is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford to California?

The fastest way to get from Stanford to California is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford to California station. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station via Santa Clara Transit Center and San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford and California?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford to California. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Stanford to California?

The distance between Stanford and California is 364 miles. The road distance is 358.6 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford to California without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford to California without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 8h 17m and costs $50 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Stanford to California?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Stanford to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford to California bus from?

Stanford to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Where do I catch the Stanford to California train from?

Stanford to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Stanford to California?

The best way to get from Stanford to California is to bus via San Jose which takes 8h 17m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Stanford to California bus arrive?

Stanford to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.

Where does the Stanford to California train arrive?

Stanford to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Stanford to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford to California is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Stanford to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3417+ hotels available in California.

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford to California by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus via San Jose
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 17m
$53–72
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
11h 57m
$47–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 38m
$145–289
Drive 356.5 mi
1. Drive from Stanford to Los Angelescar 356.5 mi
6h 5m
$66–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 8m
$52–117

Stanford to California by bus and train

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8h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 361.6 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Stanford, CA, USA and California, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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