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

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to San Jose is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanford to San Jose is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $60 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford 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 42m.

How far is it from Stanford to San Jose?

The distance between Stanford and San Jose is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanford to San Jose without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 53 min and costs $5 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Stanford to San Jose, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Stanford to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stanford to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford to San Jose is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Stanford to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 423+ hotels available in San Jose.

Stanford to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, line 22 bus

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

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Bus, Caltrain
best
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 / ...
53 min
$5–9
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 42m
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford to San Josetaxi 18.2 mi
25 min
$60–80
Drive 18.2 mi
1. Drive from Stanford to San Josecar 18.2 mi
25 min
$4–5

Stanford to San Jose by bus and train

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Distance: 18.8 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

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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