With a population of 13,809, Stanford is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stanford has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Coupa Cafe - Stanford Golf Course (198 Junipero Serra Blvd) and Birdie's at Stanford Golf (198 Junipero Serra Blvd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stanford in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Stanford, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Stanford, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Stanford include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Stanford departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stanford. The train journey from Stanford to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.
Another option to get to Stanford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 29 miles from Stanford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
You can travel by bus to Stanford using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Stanford takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.
Renting a car in Stanford costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations in Stanford.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stanford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Stanford is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.