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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Stanford is to BART and bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Stanford is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Stanford?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Stanford?

The distance between Berkeley and Stanford is 49 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Stanford without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 15m and costs $16 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Berkeley to Stanford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Stanford train from?

Berkeley to Stanford train services, operated by BART, depart from Downtown Berkeley station.

Where does the Berkeley to Stanford train arrive?

Berkeley to Stanford train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Stanford?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Stanford is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Berkeley to Stanford.

Where can I stay near Stanford?

There are 435+ hotels available in Stanford.

Berkeley to Stanford - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 15m
$17–21
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Fremontsubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Fremont BART to Campus Ovalbus AE-F Line
2h 55m
$6–8
Drive 40.4 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Stanfordcar 40.4 mi
55 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Stanfordtaxi 40.4 mi
55 min
$140–180
BART, bus via San Bruno
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Brunosubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 8m
$8–11

Berkeley to Stanford by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 48.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Stanford. However, you can take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, walk to University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, then take the bus to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Campus Oval via Fremont and Fremont BART in around 2h 55m.

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