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How to get fromSilicon Valley to Stanford Universityby bus, taxi or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Stanford University by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 281 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lytton Ave & Ramona St to Stanford Ovalbus281
    19 min
    $1–3
  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to Stanford Universitytaxi2.4 mi
    7 min
    $15–19
  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Silicon Valley to Stanford Universitywalk1.7 mi
    33 min
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from On Galvez Street @ El Camino Real SB to Tresidder UnionbusY Line
    20 min
  5. Line 21 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Waverley & Homer to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus21
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus281
    31 min
    $2–8

Silicon Valley to Stanford University by bus and foot

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Lytton Ave & Ramona St to Stanford Oval every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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