What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to Berkeley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Stanford to Berkeley is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Stanford and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Downtown Berkeley via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Stanford to Berkeley?

The distance between Stanford and Berkeley is 49 miles. The road distance is 40.9 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford to Berkeley without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 11m and costs $16 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Stanford to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Stanford to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford to Berkeley train from?

Stanford to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Stanford to Berkeley train arrive?

Stanford to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Stanford to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford to Berkeley is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Stanford to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 665+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Stanford to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford to Berkeley by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
2h 11m
$16–24
Drive 40.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanford to Berkeleycar 40.7 mi
55 min
$8–11
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
2h 57m
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford to Berkeleytaxi 40.7 mi
55 min
$150–180

Stanford to Berkeley by bus, train, and subway

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2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Stanford to Berkeley. However, you can take the bus to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, walk to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row to Downtown Berkeley via University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1, and Millbrae in around 2h 57m.

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