There are 3 ways to get from Stockton to Stanford University by train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Stanford University is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Stanford University is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $13 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton 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 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Stockton and Stanford University is 99 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Stanford University without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $18 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Stockton to Stanford University, including transfers.
Stockton to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Stanford University train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Stockton to Stanford University is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $18 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Altamont Corridor Express operates a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Stockton to San Jose once daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- 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
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Stockton to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Stockton to Stanford University train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Santa Clara Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Stanford University is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Stockton to Stanford University.
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