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How to get fromStanford University to California's Great Americaby bus, train, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to California's Great America by bus, train, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, tram

    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 tram from Mountain View Station to Great America Stationtram tram
    1h 29m
    $7–10

  2. Drive 12.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to California's Great Americacar car 12.9 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, Caltrain, line 20 bus

    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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Mission College & Great Americabus bus 20
    2h
    $6–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to California's Great Americataxi taxi 12.9 mi
    21 min
    $45–60

Stanford University to California's Great America by foot, bus, train, and tram

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and California's Great America, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Stanford University to California's Great America. However, you can walk to Stanford Oval, take the bus to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, walk to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, walk to Mountain View Station, take the vehicle to Great America Station, then walk to California's Great America. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to California's Great America via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound, Sunnyvale Transit Center, and Mission College & Great America in around 2h.

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