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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Stanford is to line 292 bus and bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Stanford is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Stanford?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Stanford. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Stanford?

The distance between San Francisco and Stanford is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Stanford without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Stanford without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 18m and costs $7 - $9.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Stanford?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from San Francisco to Stanford, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Stanford bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from 10th St & Howard St station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Stanford train from?

San Francisco to Stanford train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Stanford?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Stanford is to Caltrain which takes 1h 18m and costs $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 292 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the San Francisco to Stanford bus arrive?

San Francisco to Stanford bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the San Francisco to Stanford train arrive?

San Francisco to Stanford train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Stanford?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Stanford is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from San Francisco to Stanford.

Where can I stay near Stanford?

There are 439+ hotels available in Stanford.

San Francisco to Stanford - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 292 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Stanford?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Stanford. However, there are services departing from 10th St & Howard St and arriving at On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 18m
$7–9
Line 292 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 10th St & Howard St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 8m
$4–7
Drive 32.3 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Stanfordcar 32.3 mi
43 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Stanfordtaxi 32.3 mi
43 min
$120–150

San Francisco to Stanford by train and bus

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 10th St & Howard St to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform in around 3h 8m.

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