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

The cheapest way to get from Mission District to Stanford University is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mission District to Stanford University is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $9.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Mission District to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Potrero Ave & 21st 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 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Mission District 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 District to Stanford University?

The distance between Mission District and Stanford University is 33 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mission District 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 District to Stanford University?

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

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

Mission District to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Potrero Ave & 21st St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Mission District to Stanford University?

The best way to get from Mission District to Stanford University is to Caltrain via Stanford Oval which takes 1h 14m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 292 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Mission District to Stanford University bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mission District to Stanford University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mission District to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission District to Stanford University is 32 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Mission District to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 498+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Mission District to Stanford University - 6 ways to travel via Caltrain

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There are 6 ways to get from Mission District 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
Line 292 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Potrero Ave & 21st 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 / ...
2h 56m
$4–10
Drive 31.5 mi
1. Drive from Mission District to Stanford Universitycar 31.5 mi
44 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mission District to Stanford Universitytaxi 31.5 mi
44 min
$110–140
Caltrain
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 14m
$7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 57m
$5–8

Mission District 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 District, 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, you can take a bus from Potrero Ave & 21st St to Stanford University via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 2h 56m.

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