What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Bay to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Bay to Stanford University is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Bay to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Mission Bay to Stanford University is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Mission Bay and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission Bay to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Mission Bay and Stanford University?

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 49 min.

How far is it from Mission Bay to Stanford University?

The distance between Mission Bay and Stanford University is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mission Bay to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain via Stanford Oval which takes 1h 14m and costs $7 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Mission Bay to Stanford University?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Mission Bay to Stanford University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Bay to Stanford University bus from?

Mission Bay to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where do I catch the Mission Bay to Stanford University train from?

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

Train or bus from Mission Bay to Stanford University?

The best way to get from Mission Bay to Stanford University is to Caltrain via Stanford Oval which takes 1h 14m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Mission Bay to Stanford University bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mission Bay to Stanford University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mission Bay to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Bay to Stanford University is 32 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Mission Bay to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 500+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Mission Bay to Stanford University - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus

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

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Caltrain via Stanford Oval
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 14m
$7–12
Drive 31.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mission Bay to Stanford Universitycar 31.9 mi
43 min
$6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2h 11m
$7–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mission Bay to Stanford Universitytaxi 31.9 mi
43 min
$110–140
Caltrain
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 14m
$7–9

Mission Bay to Stanford University by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 32.3 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Mission Bay, 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 Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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