What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University?

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

Is there a direct train between Downtown Berkeley (Station) and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown Berkeley (Station) station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Berkeley Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University?

The distance between Downtown Berkeley (Station) and Stanford University is 64 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

Where do I catch the Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University train from?

Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Berkeley Station.

Can I drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 495+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University

Q: How do I travel from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $20 - $40.

Q: How long does it take to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University, including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2h 20m
$20–39
Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford Universitycar 41.5 mi
55 min
$8–11
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from On Fremont Blvd @ ACE Station to Campus Ovalbus AE-F Line
2h 48m
$10–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford Universitytaxi 41.5 mi
55 min
$150–190
BART, Caltrain
1. Take the subway from North Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 39m
$17–25
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from North Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 24m
$14–19

Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Stanford University by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 64.1 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Downtown Berkeley (Station), CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Berkeley Station to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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