There are 4 ways to get from Pier 39 to Stanford University by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 30 bus, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from Columbus Ave & Francisco St to Townsend St & 4th Stbus 30 / ...
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 10m$9–14Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus 28
- Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 50m$5–8Drive 35.1 mi
- Drive from Pier 39 to Stanford Universitycar 35.1 mi
49 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pier 39 to Stanford Universitytaxi 35.1 mi
49 min$130–160
Pier 39 to Stanford University by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Stanford University is to line 28 bus and bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Stanford University is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Powell St & Beach St and arriving at Stanford Oval via Daly City BART-Bay 1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Pier 39 and Stanford University is 36 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pier 39 to Stanford University without a car is to line 30 bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 10m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Pier 39 to Stanford University, including transfers.
Pier 39 to Stanford University bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Powell St & Beach St station.
Pier 39 to Stanford University bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Daly City BART Parking Lot E station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to Stanford University is 35 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Pier 39 to Stanford University.
There are 486+ hotels available in Stanford University.
What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Stanford University via Powell St & Beach St, Daly City BART-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Bus from Columbus Ave & Francisco St to Townsend St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot E
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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