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

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to Sacramento is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanford to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford 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 26m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford 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 52m.

How far is it from Stanford to Sacramento?

The distance between Stanford and Sacramento is 134 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanford to Sacramento without a car is to BART and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Stanford to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford to Sacramento bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stanford to Sacramento train from?

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

Where does the Stanford to Sacramento bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stanford to Sacramento train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stanford to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford to Sacramento is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Stanford to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 323+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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

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BART, train
best
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 52m
$36–70
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 26m
$20–31
Drive 114.2 mi
1. Drive from Stanford to Sacramentocar 114.2 mi
2h 16m
$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 39m
$435–774
Line 22 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
5h 37m
$33–78

Stanford to Sacramento by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Stanford Oval to Sacramento Bus Station via 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 26m.

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