What is the cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Stanford University is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Stanford University is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $9.

How far is it from Alcatraz to Stanford University?

The distance between Alcatraz and Stanford University is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.

How do I travel from Alcatraz to Stanford University without a car?

The best way to get from Alcatraz to Stanford University without a car is to ferry and tram and Caltrain which takes 2h 29m and costs $59 - $61.

How long does it take to get from Alcatraz to Stanford University?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Alcatraz to Stanford University, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alcatraz to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcatraz to Stanford University is 35 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Alcatraz to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 487+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Alcatraz to Stanford University - 4 ways to travel via ferry, tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Stanford University by ferry, tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, tram, Caltrain
best
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram F
3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram N
4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 29m
$59–61
Drive 35.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcatraz to Stanford Universitycar 35.1 mi
51 min
$7–9
Ferry, line 8 bus, line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvdbus 8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
4. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 3m
$56–59
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Stanford Universitytaxi 35.1 mi
51 min
$130–160

Alcatraz to Stanford University by foot, ferry, and bus

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Stanford University. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, then walk to Stanford University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Stanford University via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvd, Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 4h 3m.

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