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How to get fromStanford University to Ames Research Centerby bus, train, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to Ames Research Center by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, line 51 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus 281
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to South Akron & Wescoatbus bus 51
    1h 35m
    $6–12

  2. Bus, line 21 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus 281
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Middlefield & Moffettbus bus 21
    1h 56m
    $2–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Ames Research Centertaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    16 min
    $29–40

  4. Drive 7.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to Ames Research Centercar car 7.8 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  5. Caltrain, tram

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Bayshore Nasa Stationtram tram Orange Line
    1h 37m
    $7–8

Stanford University to Ames Research Center by foot, bus, and train

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Ames Research Center, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Ames Research Center via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Center, and Middlefield & Moffett in around 1h 56m.

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