There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Capitola by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, bus
best- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 24m$17–31Drive 42.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stanford University to Capitolacar 42.3 mi
1h 1m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stanford University to Capitolataxi 42.3 mi
1h 1m$140–180Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3h 29m$14–29
Stanford University to Capitola by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Capitola is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Capitola is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Stanford University and Capitola is 54 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Capitola without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $17 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Stanford University to Capitola, including transfers.
Stanford University to Capitola bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.
Stanford University to Capitola bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Capitola is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Stanford University to Capitola.
There are 181+ hotels available in Capitola.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to 41st Ave & Clares via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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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