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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Stanford University is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Stanford University is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Stanford Oval via Mission St & 7th St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Novato to Stanford University?

The distance between Novato and Stanford University is 63 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Stanford University without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 48m and costs $16 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Novato to Stanford University, including transfers.

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

Novato to Stanford University bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Stanford University bus arrive?

Novato to Stanford University bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 7th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Stanford University is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Novato to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 455+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Novato to Stanford University - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Stanford University by bus, train, tram, or car

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 48m
$16–24
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 7th St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 26m
$11–21
Train, line 101 bus, tram, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
3. Take the tram from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn to King St & 4th Sttram N
4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 9m
Drive 61.3 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Stanford Universitycar 61.3 mi
1h 18m
$12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smith Ranch Road to San Francisco Airportbus To SFO
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 26m
$44–49

Novato to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 62.6 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Stanford University via Mission St & 7th St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 4h 26m.

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