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How to get fromTacoma to Stanfordby plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Tacoma to Stanford by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 24m
    $186–391

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tracy Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Drive from Tracy Transit Center to Stanfordcar car
    21h 47m
    $135–263

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 42m
    $301–601

  4. Drive 803.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Stanfordcar car 803.5 mi
    14h 2m
    $147–212

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 36m
    $241–373

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 29m
    $287–382

  7. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    7h 22m
    $243–699

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SEA - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    8h 26m
    $141–506

Tacoma to Stanford by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Stanford, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 23h 31m.

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