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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Stanford University by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Line 101 bus, Caltrain

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    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 27m
    $15–22

  2. Drive 51.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Stanford Universitycar car 51.2 mi
    1h 7m
    $10–14

  3. Ferry, Caltrain

    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry ferry Larkspur
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 40m
    $14–25

  4. 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 55m
    $11–18

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr
    4h 1m
    $32–48

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

Calendar324Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 55m.

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