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There are 6 ways to get from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University by train, night bus, bus, taxi or car

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Caltrain via Campus Oval  •  1h 33m

  1. Take the Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound L1 / ...

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Bus  •  3h 28m

  1. Take the bus from Mission St & 3rd St to El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd 292
  2. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 Ecr

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Night bus, bus  •  1h 41m

  1. Take the night bus from San Francisco to Redwood City Station FlixBus N2002
  2. Take the bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 Ecr / ...

Caltrain  •  1h 41m

  1. Take the Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound L1 / ...

Taxi  •  43 min

  1. Take a taxi from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University 37 miles

Drive  •  43 min

  1. Drive from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University 37 miles

George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University by walk, train and bus

285 Weekly Services
1h 33m Average Duration
$7 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University is to bus which costs $2 - $15 and takes 3h 28m.

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The fastest way to get from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 43 min and costs $200 - $250.

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No, there is no direct bus from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Campus Oval via Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A and University Circle @ Platform South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

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The distance between George R Moscone Convention Center and Stanford University is 32 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.

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The best way to get from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain via Campus Oval which takes 1h 33m and costs $7 - $14.

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It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University, including transfers.

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George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

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George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

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The best way to get from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University is to Caltrain via Campus Oval which takes 1h 33m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $15 and takes 3h 28m.

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Map of how to get from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University.
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  • Distance: 32.5 miles
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between George R Moscone Convention Center, 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 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University via Mission St & 3rd St, El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, University Circle @ Platform South, and Campus Oval in around 3h 28m.

Train operators
Caltrain
Phone
+1 800-660-4287
Website
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$7 - $9
Website
http://www.caltrain.com
Schedules at
https://www.caltrain.com/schedules.html
One-way Senior / Disabled / Youth / Medicare Cardholder
$3 - $4
One-way Adult
$7 - $9
Bus operators
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Night bus from San Francisco to Redwood City Station
Ave. Duration
29 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$5 - $35
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$5 - $35
SamTrans
Website
samtrans.com
Bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $5
Website
samtrans.com
Adults 19-64
$2 - $5
Youth 5-18, Seniors 65+, Disabled
$1 - $3
Bus from Mission St & 3rd St to El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd
Ave. Duration
2h 4m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $5
Website
samtrans.com
Adults 19-64
$2 - $5
Youth 5-18, Seniors 65+, Disabled
$1 - $3
Bus from El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $5
Website
samtrans.com
Adults 19-64
$2 - $5
Youth 5-18, Seniors 65+, Disabled
$1 - $3
Other operators
Taxi from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University
Ave. Duration
43 min
Estimated price
$200 - $250
Yellow Cab
Phone
+1 415.333.3333
Website
yellowcabsf.com
Taxi Bay Area
Phone
+1 408-541-1515
Website
taxibayarea.com
SF Green Cab
Phone
+1 415-626-4733
Website
greencabsf.com

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George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

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George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

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Yes, the driving distance between George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University is 37 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from George R Moscone Convention Center to Stanford University.

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