What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Menlo Park?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Menlo Park is to Caltrain which costs $3 - $4 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Menlo Park?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Menlo Park is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Stanford University and Menlo Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Stanford University to Menlo Park?

The distance between Stanford University and Menlo Park is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford University to Menlo Park without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Menlo Park without a car is to Caltrain which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to Menlo Park?

The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Menlo Park bus from?

Stanford University to Menlo Park bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Stanford Oval station.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Menlo Park train from?

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

Train or bus from Stanford University to Menlo Park?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Menlo Park is to Caltrain which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Stanford University to Menlo Park bus arrive?

Stanford University to Menlo Park bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5 station.

Where does the Stanford University to Menlo Park train arrive?

Stanford University to Menlo Park train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound station.

Where can I stay near Menlo Park?

There are 444+ hotels available in Menlo Park.

Stanford University to Menlo Park - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to Menlo Park by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
27 min
$3–4
Bus via El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus 281
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Ravenswood Avebus Ecr / ...
37 min
$1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus 281
33 min
$3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Menlo Parktaxi 3.5 mi
8 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Stanford University to Menlo Parkwalk 2.4 mi
46 min

Stanford University to Menlo Park by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Menlo Park, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 10 min. Stanford Marguerite Shuttle also services this route every 30 minutes.

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