What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to San Francisco is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Stanford to San Francisco is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at 9th St & Folsom St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Stanford to San Francisco?

The distance between Stanford and San Francisco is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanford to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 16m and costs $7 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Stanford to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Stanford to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford to San Francisco bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stanford to San Francisco train from?

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

Train or bus from Stanford to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Stanford to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 1h 16m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $4 - $11 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Stanford to San Francisco bus arrive?

Stanford to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Where does the Stanford to San Francisco train arrive?

Stanford to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Stanford to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford to San Francisco is 33 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Stanford to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 833+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Stanford to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford to San Francisco by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 16m
$7–11
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to 9th St & Folsom Stbus 292 / ...
3h 3m
$4–10
Drive 33 mi
1. Drive from Stanford to San Franciscocar 33 mi
44 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford to San Franciscotaxi 33 mi
44 min
$120–150

Stanford to San Francisco by bus and train

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Distance: 32 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanford Oval to 9th St & Folsom St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 3m.

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