There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Stanford University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 41m$116–371Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
19h 38m$104–202Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
20h 59m$241–506Drive 662.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to Stanford Universitycar 662.1 mi
11h 37m$121–175Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain
4h 44m$106–463Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 45m$237–522Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PDX - STS
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
7h 40m$181–506
Portland to Stanford University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Stanford University is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 19h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Stanford University is to fly and Caltrain which takes 4h 41m and costs $110 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Stanford Oval via Sacramento Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.
The distance between Portland and Stanford University is 585 miles. The road distance is 665.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Stanford University without a car is to bus which takes 19h 38m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Portland to Stanford University, including transfers.
Portland to Stanford University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Stanford University is to bus which takes 19h 38m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 20h 59m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Stanford University via Sacramento Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 19h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $230–500 and the journey takes 19h 52m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–230
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–75
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Stanford University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Stanford University is 666 miles. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Portland to Stanford University.
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