What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Fort Mason?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Fort Mason is to bus and line 28 bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Fort Mason?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Fort Mason is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Fort Mason?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Fort Mason. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Lombard St & Laguna St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Daly City BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford University and Fort Mason?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to Fort Mason. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Hyde St & Beach St via 4th St & King St and Powell St & Jackson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Stanford University to Fort Mason?

The distance between Stanford University and Fort Mason is 34 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford University to Fort Mason without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Fort Mason without a car is to Caltrain and tram and cable car which takes 1h 52m and costs $11 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to Fort Mason?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Stanford University to Fort Mason, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Fort Mason bus from?

Stanford University to Fort Mason bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Fort Mason train from?

Stanford University to Fort Mason train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Stanford University to Fort Mason bus arrive?

Stanford University to Fort Mason bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Daly City BART-Bay 3 station.

Where does the Stanford University to Fort Mason train arrive?

Stanford University to Fort Mason train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Stanford University to Fort Mason?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Fort Mason is 36 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Stanford University to Fort Mason.

Where can I stay near Fort Mason?

There are 805+ hotels available in Fort Mason.

Stanford University to Fort Mason - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Fort Mason by train, tram, cable car, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, tram, cable car
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the tram from 4th St & King St to Chinatown - Rose Pak Stationtram T
3. Take the cablecar from Powell St & Jackson St to Hyde St & Beach Stcablecar Ph
1h 52m
$11–13
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Lombard St & Laguna Stbus 28
3h 26m
$5–7
Drive 35.6 mi
1. Drive from Stanford University to Fort Masoncar 35.6 mi
52 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Fort Masontaxi 35.6 mi
52 min
$130–160

Stanford University to Fort Mason by foot and bus

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.3 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Fort Mason, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Lombard St & Laguna St via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, and Daly City BART Station in around 3h 26m.

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