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 - $10 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 - $10.

How far is it from Alcatraz to Stanford University?

The distance between Alcatraz and Stanford University is 38 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 line 8 bus and line 45 bus and Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $55 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m 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?

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Alcatraz to Stanford University - 4 ways to travel via ferry, and line 8 bus

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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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Ferry, line 8 bus, line 45 bus, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Stockton St & Geary Stbus 8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Stockton St & Geary St to Townsend St & 4th Stbus 45 / ...
4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
5. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus 281
2h 24m
$59–64
Drive 35.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcatraz to Stanford Universitycar 35.1 mi
51 min
$7–10
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
$54–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Stanford Universitytaxi 35.1 mi
51 min
$130–160

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

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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 & 4th 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 3m.

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