What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Clara is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at El Camino & Scott via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford University and Santa Clara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Stanford University to Santa Clara?

The distance between Stanford University and Santa Clara is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.8 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford University to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Santa Clara without a car is to Caltrain which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to Santa Clara?

The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Santa Clara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stanford University to Santa Clara train from?

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

Train or bus from Stanford University to Santa Clara?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Santa Clara is to Caltrain which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Stanford University to Santa Clara bus arrive?

Stanford University to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at El Camino & Scott station.

Where does the Stanford University to Santa Clara train arrive?

Stanford University to Santa Clara train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Stanford University to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Santa Clara is 15 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Stanford University to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 498+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
47 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Scottbus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 21m
$2–7
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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
52 min
$5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Santa Clarataxi 14.7 mi
25 min
$50–65
Drive 14.7 mi
1. Drive from Stanford University to Santa Claracar 14.7 mi
25 min
$3–4

Stanford University to Santa Clara by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Scott every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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