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

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There are 5 ways to get from Davis to Stanford by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    3h 45m
    $37–76
  2. Drive 100.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to Stanfordcar car 100.5 mi
    2h
    $19–27
  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Davis to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 56m
    $52–86
  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    4h 32m
    $40–230
  5. Train, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Brunosubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr
    4h 52m
    $25–50

Davis to Stanford by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Stanford, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davis to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform in around 5h 56m.

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