What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Redwood City?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Redwood City is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Redwood City?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Redwood City is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Redwood City?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Redwood City. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at El Camino Real & Winklebleck St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Stanford University and Redwood City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Redwood City Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Stanford University to Redwood City?

The distance between Stanford University and Redwood City is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford University to Redwood City without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Redwood City without a car is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to Redwood City?

The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northbound takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Redwood City bus from?

Stanford University to Redwood City bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Stanford Oval station.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Redwood City train from?

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

Train or bus from Stanford University to Redwood City?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Redwood City is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 40 min.

Where does the Stanford University to Redwood City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stanford University to Redwood City train arrive?

Stanford University to Redwood City train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Redwood City Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Stanford University to Redwood City?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Redwood City is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Stanford University to Redwood City.

Where can I stay near Redwood City?

There are 459+ hotels available in Redwood City.

Stanford University to Redwood City - 6 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Stanford University to Redwood City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
32 min
$3–5
Bus
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 & Winklebleck Stbus Ecr / ...
40 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Redwood Citytaxi 7.3 mi
15 min
$28–35
Drive 7.3 mi
1. Drive from Stanford University to Redwood Citycar 7.3 mi
15 min
$2
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus 281
2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
37 min
$3–7
Bus via On Santa Teresa Street @ Thornton Center
1. Take the bus from On Santa Teresa Street @ Thornton Center to University Circle @ Caltrain Platformbus Y Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Winklebleck Stbus Ecr / ...
51 min
$2–3

Stanford University to Redwood City by foot and bus

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Redwood City, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to El Camino Real & Winklebleck St via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 40 min.

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