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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Stanford University is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Stanford University is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at Stanford Oval via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Stanford University?

The distance between Lafayette and Stanford University is 53 miles. The road distance is 46.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to Stanford University without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 21m and costs $13 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Lafayette to Stanford University, including transfers.

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

Lafayette to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

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

Lafayette to Stanford University train services, operated by BART, depart from Lafayette station.

Where does the Lafayette to Stanford University bus arrive?

Lafayette to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Lafayette to Stanford University train arrive?

Lafayette to Stanford University train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Stanford University is 46 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Lafayette to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 457+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Lafayette to Stanford University - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, and bus

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 21m
$14–17
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Brunosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 16m
$9–16
Drive 45.8 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Stanford Universitycar 45.8 mi
59 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lafayette to Stanford Universitytaxi 45.8 mi
59 min
$150–190
Line 292 bus, bus
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 59m
$9–17

Lafayette to Stanford University by subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 52.2 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Lafayette, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Lafayette to Stanford University via Embarcadero, 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 3h 59m.

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