What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Stanford University and Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station). However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at North Berkeley via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

The distance between Stanford University and Downtown Berkeley (Station) is 51 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) train from?

Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station).

Where can I stay near Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

There are 752+ hotels available in Downtown Berkeley (Station).

Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station)

Q: How do I travel from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 42m and costs $17 - $25.

Q: How long does it take to get from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station), including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to North Berkeleysubway Red-N
2h 42m
$17–24
Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station)car 41.5 mi
55 min
$8–11
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Campus Oval to ACE Stationbus AE-F Line
2. Take the train from Fremont to Berkeley Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
2h 59m
$10–21
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to North Berkeleysubway Red-N
3h 27m
$14–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station)taxi 41.5 mi
55 min
$150–190
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Berkeley Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
3h 6m
$20–44

Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley (Station) by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Downtown Berkeley (Station), CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Berkeley Station via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, and Santa Clara Amtrak in around 3h 6m.

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