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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Stanford University is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Stanford University is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $9.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from 10th St & Howard St and arriving at Stanford Oval via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Stanford University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Stanford University?

The distance between San Francisco and Stanford University is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain via Stanford Oval which takes 1h 14m and costs $7 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from San Francisco to Stanford University, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Francisco to Stanford University?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Stanford University is to Caltrain via Stanford Oval which takes 1h 14m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 292 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the San Francisco to Stanford University bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Francisco to Stanford University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Stanford University is 33 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from San Francisco to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 464+ hotels available in Stanford University.

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

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Caltrain via Stanford Oval
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 14m
$7–12
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 4m
$4–10
Drive 32.4 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Stanford Universitycar 32.4 mi
44 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Stanford Universitytaxi 32.4 mi
44 min
$120–150
Caltrain
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 14m
$7–9

San Francisco to Stanford University by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 32.3 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Stanford University, 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 Stanford University via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 3h 4m.

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