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How to get fromCalifornia Polytechnic State University to Stanford Universityby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from California Polytechnic State University to Stanford University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to San JosebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 12m

  2. Drive 202.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from California Polytechnic State University to Stanford Universitycar202.8 mi
    3h 37m
    $37–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San JosetrainCoast Starlight
    7h 23m
    $70–152

  4. Bus, fly, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Kennedy Library to Downtown Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBP - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
    5h 3m
    $42–221

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 41m.

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