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

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Bus, Caltrain  •  1h 15m

  1. Take the bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Frances & Olson Rapid 523 / ...
  2. Take the Caltrain from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound L1 / ...

Cheapest option

Line 51 bus, line 22 bus  •  1h 25m

  1. Take the line 51 bus from Stevens Creek & Saich to Castro & El Camino 51
  2. Take the line 22 bus from El Camino & Castro to Palo Alto Transit Center 22 / ...

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Taxi  •  18 min

  1. Take a taxi from Cupertino to Stanford University 13.4 miles

Drive  •  18 min

  1. Drive from Cupertino to Stanford University 13.4 miles

Cupertino to Stanford University by bus, train and walk

256 Weekly Services
1h 15m Average Duration
$5 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Cupertino to Stanford University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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The fastest way to get from Cupertino to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $60.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cupertino to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Stevens Creek & Saich and arriving at Campus Oval via El Camino & Castro and University Circle @ Platform South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

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The distance between Cupertino and Stanford University is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

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The best way to get from Cupertino to Stanford University without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 15m and costs $5 - $16.

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It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Cupertino to Stanford University, including transfers.

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Cupertino to Stanford University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Stevens Creek & Saich station.

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Cupertino to Stanford University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Cupertino to Stanford University is 13 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Cupertino to Stanford University.

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Map of how to get from Cupertino to Stanford University.
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  • Distance: 15.4 miles
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cupertino to Stanford University via Castro & El Camino, El Camino & Castro, Palo Alto Transit Center, University Circle @ Platform South, and Campus Oval in around 1h 25m.

Train operators
Caltrain
Phone
+1 800-660-4287
Website
caltrain.com
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$4 - $6
Website
http://www.caltrain.com
Schedules at
https://www.caltrain.com/schedules.html
One-way Senior / Disabled / Youth / Medicare Cardholder
$2 - $3
One-way Adult
$4 - $6
Bus operators
Santa Clara VTA
Phone
+1 408-321-2300
Website
vta.org
Bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Frances & Olson
Ave. Duration
21 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $5
Website
vta.org
Senior 65+, Disabled
$1
Youth 5-18
$2
Adult
$2 - $5
Bus from Stevens Creek & Saich to Castro & El Camino
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $5
Website
vta.org
Senior 65+, Disabled
$1
Youth 5-18
$2
Adult
$2 - $5
Bus from El Camino & Castro to Palo Alto Transit Center
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $5
Website
vta.org
Senior 65+, Disabled
$1
Youth 5-18
$2
Adult
$2 - $5
Other operators
Taxi from Cupertino to Stanford University
Ave. Duration
18 min
Estimated price
$45 - $60
Taxi San Jose
Phone
+1 408-459-8010
Website
taxisanjose.com

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