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How to get fromGoleta to Stanford Universityby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Stanford University by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 30m
    $44–235

  2. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 32m
    $86–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 17m
    $75–176

  4. Drive 289.2 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Stanford Universitycar car 289.2 mi
    5h 25m
    $53–77

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 45m
    $75–438

  6. Bus, shuttle, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to 1642 Story Rd - San Joseshuttle bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from King & Story to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    9h 37m
    $50–78

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Stanford University via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 9h 17m.

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