What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Clara Transit Center and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Transit Center and arriving at Stanford Oval via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Clara Transit Center and Stanford University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University?

The distance between Santa Clara Transit Center and Stanford University is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University?

The Caltrain from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University bus from?

Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Santa Clara Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University train from?

Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University?

The best way to get from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University is to Caltrain which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 1h 35m.

Can I drive from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University.

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
45 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22 / ...
1h 35m
$2–8
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus 281
46 min
$5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford Universitytaxi 15.7 mi
26 min
$55–70
Drive 15.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford Universitycar 15.7 mi
26 min
$3–5

Santa Clara Transit Center to Stanford University by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Santa Clara Transit Center, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto Transit Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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