There are 4 ways to get from Milpitas to Stanford University by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Alder Station to Mountain View Stationtram Orange Line
1h 29m$6–10Drive 16 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milpitas to Stanford Universitycar 16 mi
25 min$3–5Line 66 bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Main & Serra to 2nd & Santa Clarabus 66
- Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22 / ...
2h 44m$4–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Milpitas to Stanford Universitytaxi 16 mi
25 min$55–70
Milpitas to Stanford University by tram, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milpitas to Stanford University is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Milpitas to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Milpitas to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Main & Serra and arriving at Stanford Oval via Santa Clara & 2nd and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Milpitas station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Alder Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Mountain View Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Milpitas and Stanford University is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milpitas to Stanford University without a car is to tram which takes 1h 29m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Milpitas to Stanford University, including transfers.
Milpitas to Stanford University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Main & Serra station.
Milpitas to Stanford University train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Alder Station.
Milpitas to Stanford University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at 2nd & Santa Clara station.
What companies run services between Milpitas, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Santa Clara VTA operates a vehicle from Alder Station to Mountain View Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main & Serra to Stanford University via 2nd & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Center, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Tram from Alder Station to Mountain View Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Main & Serra to 2nd & Santa Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milpitas to Stanford University train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Mountain View Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milpitas to Stanford University is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Milpitas to Stanford University.
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