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How to get fromSan Rafael to Stanford Universityby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Stanford University by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 101 bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 25m
    $15–23

  2. Drive 51.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Stanford Universitycar car 51.1 mi
    1h 7m
    $10–14

  3. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr
    3h 56m
    $11–18

  4. Line 292 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mission St & 7th St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    4h 3m
    $10–20

San Rafael to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Stanford University via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, San Bruno, San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, and On Santa Teresa Street @ Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden in around 3h 56m.

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