What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Stanford University is to bus which costs and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $24 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Stanford University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On Showers Drive @ San Antonio Shopping Center and arriving at Tresidder Union. Services depart four times a day, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Stanford University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Mountain View to Stanford University?

The distance between Mountain View and Stanford University is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mountain View to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Stanford University?

The Caltrain from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Stanford University bus from?

Mountain View to Stanford University bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from On Showers Drive @ San Antonio Shopping Center station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Stanford University train from?

Mountain View to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Stanford University?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Stanford University is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32 min.

Where does the Mountain View to Stanford University bus arrive?

Mountain View to Stanford University bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at Tresidder Union station.

Where does the Mountain View to Stanford University train arrive?

Mountain View to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Stanford University is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Mountain View to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 325+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Mountain View to Stanford University - 6 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mountain View to Stanford University by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
32 min
$4–5
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Stanford Universitycar 6.1 mi
13 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from On Showers Drive @ San Antonio Shopping Center to Tresidder Unionbus Se
32 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Stanford Universitytaxi 6.1 mi
13 min
$24–29
Line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus Rapid 522 / ...
50 min
$2–5
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus Rapid 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus 281
51 min
$2–8

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from On Showers Drive @ San Antonio Shopping Center to Tresidder Union 4 times a day, and the journey takes 26 min.

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