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How to get from Stanford University to Ames Research Center by bus and train?

From Stanford University to Ames Research Center by bus and train

To get from Stanford University to Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the P LINE bus from Campus Oval station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BULLET train and finally take the 51 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to North Akron & McCord (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $5.70.

63min$5.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Train - BULLET
BULLET
Bus - 5151
Walk to Ames Research Center
Leaves from Campus Oval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Campus Oval
    ID 96
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - P LINEP LINE
    Wait for bus
    P LINE
    University Circle @ Platform South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BULLET
    Wait for train
    BULLET
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Moffett Field
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Akron & McCord (W)
    ID 62101
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ames Research Center
    Walk to
    Ames Research Center
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Stanford University to Ames Research Center by bus and train via 281, BULLET and 51

To get from Stanford University to Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 281 bus from Stanford Oval station to Lytton Ave & Alma St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BULLET train and finally take the 51 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to North Akron & McCord (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

81min$7.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 281281
Train - BULLET
BULLET
Bus - 5151
Walk to Ames Research Center
Leaves from Stanford Oval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Onetta Harris Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BULLET
    Wait for train
    BULLET
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Moffett Field
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Akron & McCord (W)
    ID 62101
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ames Research Center
    Walk to
    Ames Research Center
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stanford University to Ames Research Center

The distance between Stanford University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Ames Research Center, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 9.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University to Ames Research Center by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Stanford University

Stanford University is located at Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Campus Oval
  • Stanford Oval

Public transit stations close to Ames Research Center, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Ames Research Center is located at Ames Research Center, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Middlefield Station.

Train stations close to Ames Research Center:

  • Mountain View

Bus stations close to Ames Research Center:

  • North Akron & McCord (W)
  • South Akron & Wescoat (E)
  • 1045 La Avenida (Microsoft)

Alternative route from Stanford University to Ames Research Center by bus and train via 281, BULLET and 51

To get from Stanford University to Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 281 bus from Stanford Oval station to Lytton Ave & Alma St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BULLET train and finally take the 51 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to North Akron & McCord (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

81min$7.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 281281
Train - BULLET
BULLET
Bus - 5151
Walk to Ames Research Center
Leaves from Stanford Oval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Onetta Harris Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BULLET
    Wait for train
    BULLET
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Moffett Field
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Akron & McCord (W)
    ID 62101
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ames Research Center
    Walk to
    Ames Research Center
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Ames Research Center?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line P LINE, Bus line BULLET, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stanford University to Ames Research Center?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 281, Bus line BULLET, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Ames Research Center?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stanford University to Ames Research Center?

    The P LINE bus line goes from Campus Oval station near Stanford University in Stanford to University Circle @ Platform South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till University Circle @ Platform South station near Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stanford University to Ames Research Center by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Stanford University in Stanford and Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stanford University to get to Ames Research Center?

    Get on the P LINE bus from the Campus Oval stop near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stanford University and Ames Research Center?

    Get off the bus at the University Circle @ Platform South stop, which is closest to Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • When is the first train from Stanford University to Ames Research Center?

    The first train from Stanford University in Stanford to Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is Local. It leaves the Palo Alto station at 6:09 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Stanford University to Ames Research Center?

    The ride from Stanford University to Ames Research Center costs $5.70.

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