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

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 6m

  2. Drive 202.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to California Polytechnic State Universitycar202.8 mi
    3h 36m
    $37–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis ObispotrainCoast Starlight
    8h 25m
    $61–251

  4. Bus, Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)planeSFO - SBP
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Kennedy Library bus
    5h 4m
    $49–263

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $55–240 and the journey takes 4h 58m.

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