What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to Oakland is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Stanford to Oakland is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Winslow St & Broadway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Stanford to Oakland?

The distance between Stanford and Oakland is 44 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford to Oakland without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Stanford to Oakland?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Stanford to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford to Oakland bus from?

Stanford to Oakland bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Stanford to Oakland train from?

Stanford to Oakland train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Stanford to Oakland bus arrive?

Stanford to Oakland bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B station.

Where does the Stanford to Oakland train arrive?

Stanford to Oakland train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Stanford to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford to Oakland is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Stanford to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 789+ hotels available in Oakland.

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford to Oakland by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
1h 58m
$16–23
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 41m
$6–11
Drive 35.6 mi
1. Drive from Stanford to Oaklandcar 35.6 mi
46 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford to Oaklandtaxi 35.6 mi
46 min
$130–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Redwood City Caltrain-Lane Bbus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2h 48m
$6–13

Stanford to Oakland by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 43.8 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Stanford, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stanford Oval to 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B, Winslow St & Broadway St, Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, and Embarcadero in around 2h 48m.

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