There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Stanford University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 14m$33–66Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
- Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
5h 13m$12–25Drive 74 mi
- Drive from Fairfield to Stanford Universitycar 74 mi
1h 34m$14–20Train, BART
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
3h 26m$28–50
Fairfield to Stanford University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Stanford University is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Stanford University is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Suisun City Bus Stop and arriving at Stanford Oval via Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Fairfield and Stanford University is 107 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Stanford University without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Fairfield to Stanford University, including transfers.
Fairfield to Stanford University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Suisun City Bus Stop station.
Fairfield to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Suisun-Fairfield station.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Stanford University is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $11 - $26 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Fairfield, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Suisun-Fairfield to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Stanford University via Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Richmond to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
Bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfield to Stanford University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Fairfield to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Stanford University is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Fairfield to Stanford University.
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