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How to get fromAlcatraz to Stanford Universityby ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry, line 8 bus, line 45 bus, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Stockton St & Geary Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stockton St & Geary St to Townsend St & Lusk Stbus bus 45 / ...
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus bus 281
    2h 26m
    $59–64

  2. Drive 35.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Stanford Universitycar car 35.1 mi
    51 min
    $7–10

  3. Ferry, line 8 bus, line 292 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvdbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus bus 292 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    4h 4m
    $54–60

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Stanford Universitytaxi taxi 35.1 mi
    51 min
    $130–160

Alcatraz to Stanford University by foot, ferry, bus, and train

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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 Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to Stockton St & Geary St, take the line 45 bus to Townsend St & Lusk St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, walk to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, take the bus to Stanford Oval, 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 4m.

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