What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to San Jose is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to San Jose is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford University and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Stanford University to San Jose?

The distance between Stanford University and San Jose is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford University to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford University to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 53 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to San Jose?

The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to San Jose bus from?

Stanford University to San Jose bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to San Jose train from?

Stanford University to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Stanford University to San Jose?

The best way to get from Stanford University to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 53 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Stanford University to San Jose bus arrive?

Stanford University to San Jose bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd station.

Where does the Stanford University to San Jose train arrive?

Stanford University to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Stanford University to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to San Jose is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Stanford University to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 441+ hotels available in San Jose.

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to San Jose by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
53 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 45m
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to San Josetaxi 18.4 mi
26 min
$65–80
Drive 18.4 mi
1. Drive from Stanford University to San Josecar 18.4 mi
26 min
$4–5
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 Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
57 min
$5–9

Stanford University to San Jose by foot and bus

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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