What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Mountain View Station and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Transit Center and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Mountain View Station and Stanford University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University?

The Caltrain from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University bus from?

Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Mountain View Transit Center station.

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Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University

Q: How far is it from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University?

The distance between Downtown Mountain View Station and Stanford University is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $5.

Q: Where do I catch the Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University train from?

Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Q: Train or bus from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University?

The best way to get from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University is to Caltrain which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 1h 12m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
33 min
$4–5
Drive 6.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford Universitycar 6.5 mi
13 min
$2
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus 281
34 min
$4–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford Universitytaxi 6.5 mi
13 min
$25–31
Line 21 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 21
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus 281
1h 12m
$2–8

Downtown Mountain View Station to Stanford University by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 7.3 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Downtown Mountain View Station, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain View Transit Center to Stanford University via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 and Stanford Oval in around 1h 12m.

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