What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Stanford University is to bus which costs $0 - $3 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Stanford University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from University Ave & Lincoln Ave and arriving at Stanford Oval. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Stanford University?

The distance between Palo Alto and Stanford University is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Stanford University without a car is to bus which takes 27 min and costs $0 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Stanford University?

The bus from University Ave & Lincoln Ave to Stanford Oval takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Stanford University bus from?

Palo Alto to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from University Ave & Lincoln Ave station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Stanford University bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Stanford Oval station.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 498+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Palo Alto to Stanford University - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Stanford University by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from University Ave & Lincoln Ave to Stanford Ovalbus 281
27 min
Line 21 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 21
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus 281
37 min
$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Stanford Universitytaxi 2.4 mi
6 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from Palo Alto to Stanford Universitywalk 2.2 mi
42 min

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

SamTrans operates a bus from University Ave & Lincoln Ave to Stanford Oval every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 24 min. Stanford Marguerite Shuttle also services this route 5 times a day.

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