What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Stanford University is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Stanford University is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at Stanford Oval via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Stanford University?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Stanford University is 56 miles. The road distance is 44 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Creek to Stanford University without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Stanford University without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 26m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Stanford University?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Walnut Creek to Stanford University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Stanford University bus from?

Walnut Creek to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Stanford University train from?

Walnut Creek to Stanford University train services, operated by BART, depart from Walnut Creek station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Stanford University bus arrive?

Walnut Creek to Stanford University bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Stanford University train arrive?

Walnut Creek to Stanford University train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Stanford University is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Walnut Creek to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 498+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Walnut Creek to Stanford University - 5 ways to travel via BART, and Caltrain

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 26m
$14–18
Drive 43.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Stanford Universitycar 43.7 mi
1h 3m
$8–12
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Brunosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 21m
$9–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Stanford Universitytaxi 43.7 mi
1h 3m
$140–180
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 4m
$9–18

Walnut Creek to Stanford University by subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 55.7 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Stanford University via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 4h 4m.

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