What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Stanford University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Stanford University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Redwood City to Stanford University?

The distance between Redwood City and Stanford University is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Stanford University?

The Caltrain from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Stanford University bus from?

Redwood City to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave station.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Stanford University train from?

Redwood City to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Redwood City to Stanford University?

The best way to get from Redwood City to Stanford University is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Redwood City to Stanford University bus arrive?

Redwood City to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Redwood City to Stanford University train arrive?

Redwood City to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Stanford University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Redwood City to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 495+ hotels available in Stanford University.

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
32 min
$3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus 281
56 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Stanford Universitytaxi 7.1 mi
15 min
$27–33
Drive 7.1 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Stanford Universitycar 7.1 mi
15 min
$2
Bus via On Santa Teresa Street @ Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from University Circle @ Caltrain Platform to On Santa Teresa Street @ Papua New Guinea Sculpture Gardenbus X Line / ...
1h 14m
$2

Redwood City to Stanford University by bus and foot

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Distance: 6 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Stanford University via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 56 min.

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