There are 4 ways to get from Colma to Stanford University by subway, 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.
BART, Caltrain
best- Take the subway from Colma to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 25m$14–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 27m$3–7Drive 26.4 mi
- Drive from Colma to Stanford Universitycar 26.4 mi
38 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colma to Stanford Universitytaxi 26.4 mi
38 min$95–120
Colma to Stanford University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colma to Stanford University is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Colma to Stanford University is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Colma to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Colma to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Colma and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Colma and Stanford University is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Colma to Stanford University without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Colma to Stanford University, including transfers.
Colma to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station.
Colma to Stanford University train services, operated by BART, depart from Colma station.
Colma to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
What companies run services between Colma, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Colma to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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
Colma to Stanford University train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colma to Stanford University is 27 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Colma to Stanford University.
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