There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Burlingame by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Broadway Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekend
51 min$5–7Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadwaybus Ecr / ...
1h 29m$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stanford University to Burlingametaxi 17.9 mi
29 min$65–85Drive 17.9 mi
- Drive from Stanford University to Burlingamecar 17.9 mi
29 min$4–5
Stanford University to Burlingame by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Burlingame is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Burlingame is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $65 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Burlingame. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at California Dr & Broadway via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Broadway Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every three hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Stanford University and Burlingame is 16 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Burlingame without a car is to Caltrain which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $7.
The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Broadway Caltrain Northbound takes 27 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Stanford University to Burlingame bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.
Stanford University to Burlingame train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Burlingame is to Caltrain which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Burlingame, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Broadway Caltrain Northbound every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Broadway Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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
Stanford University to Burlingame bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at California Dr & Broadway station.
Stanford University to Burlingame train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Broadway Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Burlingame is 18 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Stanford University to Burlingame.
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