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

The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Stanford is to train and bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Stanford is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Stanford?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton station to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Pleasanton to Stanford?

The distance between Pleasanton and Stanford is 46 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pleasanton to Stanford without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 1h 54m and costs $12 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Pleasanton to Stanford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleasanton to Stanford train from?

Pleasanton to Stanford train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Pleasanton Station.

Where does the Pleasanton to Stanford train arrive?

Pleasanton to Stanford train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Santa Clara Station.

Can I drive from Pleasanton to Stanford?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Stanford is 31 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Pleasanton to Stanford.

Where can I stay near Stanford?

There are 400+ hotels available in Stanford.

Pleasanton to Stanford - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

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

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 54m
$13–17
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Fremont Stationtrain Ace
2. Take the bus from On Fremont Blvd @ ACE Station to Campus Ovalbus AE-F Line
2h 16m
$6–7
Drive 30.9 mi
1. Drive from Pleasanton to Stanfordcar 30.9 mi
49 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pleasanton to Stanfordtaxi 30.9 mi
49 min
$100–130
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway Blue-S
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
4h 31m
$11–16

Pleasanton to Stanford by train and bus

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.2 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform in around 1h 54m.

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