What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Stanford?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Stanford is to BART and bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Stanford?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Stanford is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Stanford?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Stanford. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Oakland to Stanford?

The distance between Oakland and Stanford is 44 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Stanford without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Stanford without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 3m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Stanford?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Oakland to Stanford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Stanford train from?

Oakland to Stanford train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to Stanford train arrive?

Oakland to Stanford train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Stanford?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Stanford is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Oakland to Stanford.

Where can I stay near Stanford?

There are 438+ hotels available in Stanford.

Oakland to Stanford - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Stanford by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 3m
$16–21
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Fremontsubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from Fremont BART to Campus Ovalbus AE-F Line
2h 38m
$5–7
Drive 35.4 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Stanfordcar 35.4 mi
46 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Stanfordtaxi 35.4 mi
46 min
$130–160
BART, bus via San Bruno
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 1m
$7–10

Oakland to Stanford by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 44.1 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Stanford, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Stanford. However, you can take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, walk to University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, then take the bus to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lake Merritt to Campus Oval via Fremont and Fremont BART in around 2h 38m.

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