There are 5 ways to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University by train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
2h 56m$41–51Drive 72.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford Universitycar 72.5 mi
1h 37m$14–20Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 22m$50–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stockton-SCK to Stanford University72.5 mi
1h 37mTrain, line 22 bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22 / ...
5h 13m$28–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton Airport (SCK) station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Stockton Airport (SCK) and Stanford University is 95 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University, including transfers.
Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Stockton Airport (SCK), USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Altamont Corridor Express operates a train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–16 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Stockton to San Jose twice daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stockton-SCK to Stanford University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Santa Clara Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Stanford University.
There are 494+ hotels available in Stanford University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stockton Airport (SCK) and Stanford University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







