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

The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Stanford University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Orinda to Stanford University is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Orinda and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Orinda to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st 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 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Orinda and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct train from Orinda to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Orinda to Stanford University?

The distance between Orinda and Stanford University is 49 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orinda to Stanford University without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 16m and costs $13 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Orinda to Stanford University, including transfers.

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

Orinda to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the Orinda to Stanford University train from?

Orinda to Stanford University train services, operated by BART, depart from Orinda station.

Where does the Orinda to Stanford University bus arrive?

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

Where does the Orinda to Stanford University train arrive?

Orinda to Stanford University train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Orinda to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Stanford University is 42 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Orinda to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 501+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Orinda to Stanford University - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, and bus

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Orinda to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 16m
$13–16
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Orinda 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 11m
$8–15
Drive 41.6 mi
1. Drive from Orinda to Stanford Universitycar 41.6 mi
54 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orinda to Stanford Universitytaxi 41.6 mi
54 min
$150–190
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st 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 / ...
3h 54m
$8–16

Orinda to Stanford University by subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a subway from Orinda to Stanford University via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 3h 54m.

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