There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Stanford University by bus, train, or car
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Line 101 bus, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 25m$15–23Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Stanford Universitycar 51.1 mi
1h 7m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus To SFO
- Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 22m$35–42Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
- Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 56m$11–18
San Rafael to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Stanford University is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Stanford University is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Larkspur - pickup and arriving at Stanford Oval via SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between San Rafael and Stanford University is 52 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Stanford University without a car is to line 101 bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 25m and costs $15 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from San Rafael to Stanford University, including transfers.
San Rafael to Stanford University bus services, operated by Marin Airporter, depart from Larkspur - pickup station.
San Rafael to Stanford University bus services, operated by Marin Airporter, arrive at San Francisco Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Stanford University is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from San Rafael to Stanford University.
There are 484+ hotels available in Stanford University.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Larkspur - pickup to Stanford University via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $6–9
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