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How to get fromPortland to Stanford Universityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 36m
    $105–370

  2. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 44m
    $101–763

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    20h 27m
    $107–201

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 59m
    $258–506

  5. Drive 662.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Stanford Universitycar car 662.1 mi
    11h 37m
    $121–175

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 41m
    $226–372

Portland to Stanford University by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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 13 West Busway, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 20h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $250–500 and the journey takes 19h 52m.

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