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How to get fromStanford University to University of San Diegoby bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Stanford University to University of San Diego by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    4h 30m
    $105–297

  2. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    4h 30m
    $74–384

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    13h 9m
    $87–214

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    16h 44m
    $139–212

  5. Drive 473.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to University of San Diegocar473.8 mi
    8h 6m
    $87–125

  6. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    5h 41m
    $125–236

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San YsidrobusSan Jose
    14h 40m
    $95–144

Stanford University to University of San Diego by foot, bus, and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and University of San Diego, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $80–200 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to University of San Diego via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Transit Center, and Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St in around 16h 44m.

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