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How to get fromWashington to Stanford Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, train, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Stanford University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, train, subway, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    5h 1m
    $166–391

  2. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 34m
    $111–568

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 26m
    $307–632

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    25h 43m
    $131–261

  5. Drive 834.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Stanford Universitycar car 834.6 mi
    14h 36m
    $153–220

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    5h 5m
    $151–383

  7. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 31m
    $121–376

  8. 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 1m
    $237–392

  9. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 35m
    $242–527

  10. Fly Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    8h 30m
    $406–511

Washington to Stanford University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 24h 19m.

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