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How to get fromBerkeley to Stanford Universityby subway, train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. BART, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 12m
    $16–24

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Fremontsubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take the bus from Fremont BART to Campus Ovalbus bus AE-F Line
    2h 58m
    $5–7

  3. Drive 40.5 mi

    1. Drive from Berkeley to Stanford Universitycar car 40.5 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Stanford Universitytaxi taxi 40.5 mi
    56 min
    $150–180

  5. BART, bus via San Bruno

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Brunosubway subway Red-S
    2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr
    3h 6m
    $7–11

Berkeley to Stanford University by subway, train, bus, and foot

Calendar303Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Stanford University. However, you can take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, walk to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, take the bus to Stanford Oval, then walk to Stanford University. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Stanford University via Fremont, Fremont BART, and Campus Oval in around 2h 58m.

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