What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Embarcadero to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway and arriving at On Santa Teresa Street @ Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden via University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Metro Embarcadero Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Stanford University?

The distance between Embarcadero and Stanford University is 34 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to Stanford University without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 42m and costs $9 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Stanford University bus from?

Embarcadero to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Stanford University train from?

Embarcadero to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Embarcadero to Stanford University?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University is to Caltrain which takes 1h 42m and costs $9 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Embarcadero to Stanford University bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Stanford University train arrive?

Embarcadero to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Stanford University is 34 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Embarcadero to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

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There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to Stanford University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 42m
$9–14
Line 292 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 14m
$5–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 4m
$6–9
Drive 33.9 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to Stanford Universitycar 33.9 mi
46 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Stanford Universitytaxi 33.9 mi
46 min
$120–150

Embarcadero to Stanford University by tram, train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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