What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco State University to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco State University to Stanford University is to bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco State University to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco State University to Stanford University is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco State University and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco State University to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from 19th Ave & Holloway Ave and arriving at Stanford Oval via Daly City BART-Bay 1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Where do I catch the San Francisco State University to Stanford University bus from?

San Francisco State University to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Daly City BART-Bay 1 station.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 457+ hotels available in Stanford University.

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Q: How far is it from San Francisco State University to Stanford University?

The distance between San Francisco State University and Stanford University is 30 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.

Q: How do I travel from San Francisco State University to Stanford University without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco State University to Stanford University without a car is to line 28 bus and BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 55m and costs $16 - $21.

Q: How long does it take to get from San Francisco State University to Stanford University?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from San Francisco State University to Stanford University, including transfers.

Q: Can I drive from San Francisco State University to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco State University to Stanford University is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from San Francisco State University to Stanford University.

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco State University to Stanford University by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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Line 28 bus, BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from 19th Ave & Holloway Ave to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus 28 / ...
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Millbraesubway
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
1h 55m
$16–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 57m
$4–9
Drive 32.3 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco State University to Stanford Universitycar 32.3 mi
40 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco State University to Stanford Universitytaxi 32.3 mi
40 min
$120–150

San Francisco State University to Stanford University by foot and bus

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Distance: 29.9 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between San Francisco State University, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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