What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $0 - $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Stanford to Palo Alto is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row and arriving at On El Camino Real NB @ Town & Country Village. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Stanford to Palo Alto?

The distance between Stanford and Palo Alto is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 9 min and costs $0 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Stanford to Palo Alto?

The bus from On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row to On El Camino Real NB @ Town & Country Village takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Stanford to Palo Alto bus from?

Stanford to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row station.

Where does the Stanford to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Stanford to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at On El Camino Real NB @ Town & Country Village station.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Stanford to Palo Alto - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Stanford to Palo Alto by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row to On El Camino Real NB @ Town & Country Villagebus X Line
9 min
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Stanford to Palo Altotaxi 2.3 mi
6 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Stanford to Palo Altowalk 2.1 mi
41 min

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row to On El Camino Real NB @ Town & Country Village hourly, and the journey takes 9 min. SamTrans also services this route every 30 minutes.

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