What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Stanford?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Stanford is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Stanford?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Stanford is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Stanford?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Stanford?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Stanford?

The distance between Berkeley and Stanford is 49 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Stanford without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Stanford without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 15m and costs $16 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Stanford?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Berkeley to Stanford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Stanford bus from?

Berkeley to Stanford bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Stanford train from?

Berkeley to Stanford train services, operated by BART, depart from Downtown Berkeley station.

Where does the Berkeley to Stanford bus arrive?

Berkeley to Stanford bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Berkeley to Stanford train arrive?

Berkeley to Stanford train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Stanford?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Stanford is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Berkeley to Stanford.

Where can I stay near Stanford?

There are 441+ hotels available in Stanford.

Berkeley to Stanford - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Stanford by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 15m
$17–21
Drive 40.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Stanfordcar 40.4 mi
55 min
$8–11
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 2m
$14–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Stanfordtaxi 40.4 mi
55 min
$140–180
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 55m
$8–13

Berkeley to Stanford by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 48.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Stanford, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform in around 3h 55m.

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