There are 5 ways to get from San Jose State University to Stanford University by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain
best- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 18m$5–7Line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Clara & 7th to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
2h 3m$2–8Drive 19 mi
- Drive from San Jose State University to Stanford Universitycar 19 mi
28 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Jose State University to Stanford Universitytaxi 19 mi
28 min$65–80Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Santa Clara & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus Rapid 500 / ...
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 21m$7–14
San Jose State University to Stanford University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose State University to Stanford University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from San Jose State University to Stanford University is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose State University to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & 7th and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between San Jose State University and Stanford University is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose State University to Stanford University without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 18m and costs $5 - $7.
The Caltrain from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
San Jose State University to Stanford University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Santa Clara & 7th station.
San Jose State University to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from San Jose State University to Stanford University is to Caltrain which takes 1h 18m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between San Jose State University, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Santa Clara & 7th to Palo Alto Transit Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Santa Clara & 7th to Palo Alto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Clara & 5th to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Santa Clara & 5th to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose State University to Stanford University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.
San Jose State University to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose State University to Stanford University is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from San Jose State University to Stanford University.
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