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How to get fromStanford University to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 281 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Lytton Ave & Alma Stbus bus 281
    15 min
    $1–3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    6 min
    $11–14

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Stanford University to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundwalk walk 1.3 mi
    24 min

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus 281
    17 min

Stanford University to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound by foot and bus

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from Stanford Oval to Lytton Ave & Alma St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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