There are 4 ways to get from Burlingame to Stanford University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekend
52 min$5–7Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
1h 42m$2–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burlingame to Stanford Universitytaxi 18 mi
27 min$65–85Drive 18 mi
- Drive from Burlingame to Stanford Universitycar 18 mi
27 min$4–5
Burlingame to Stanford University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to Stanford University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Burlingame to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $65 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlingame to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from California Dr & Broadway and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Broadway Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every three hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Burlingame and Stanford University is 16 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $7.
The Caltrain from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound takes 27 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Burlingame to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from California Dr & Broadway station.
Burlingame to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Broadway Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Stanford University is to Caltrain which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from California Dr & Broadway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from California Dr & Broadway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burlingame to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
Burlingame to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to Stanford University is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Burlingame to Stanford University.
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