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How to get from Stanford University to Pleasanton by BART and bus?

By BART and bus

To get from Stanford University to Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 BART lines: take the DB bus from Stanford Oval station to Union City BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE BART and finally take the BLUE BART from Bay Fair station to Dublin/Pleasanton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $10.60.

110min$10.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - DBDB
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Walk to Pleasanton
Leaves from Stanford Oval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Union City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Union City
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Bay Fair
    12 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Dublin/Pleasanton
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pleasanton
    Walk to
    Pleasanton
    0.83 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART and bus via DB, GREEN and BLUE

To get from Stanford University to Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 BART lines: take the DB bus from Stanford Oval station to Union City BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the BLUE BART from Bay Fair station to Dublin/Pleasanton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $10.60.

110min$10.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - DBDB
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Walk to Pleasanton
Leaves from Stanford Oval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Union City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Union City
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Bay Fair
    13 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Dublin/Pleasanton
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pleasanton
    Walk to
    Pleasanton
    0.83 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stanford University to Pleasanton

The distance between Stanford University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Pleasanton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 40.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University to Pleasanton by BART and bus, 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:

  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto

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 Pleasanton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Pleasanton is located at Pleasanton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Willow & Stoneridge SB.

BART stations close to Pleasanton:

  • West Dublin/Pleasanton
  • Dublin/Pleasanton

Train stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Willow & Stoneridge SB
  • Willow Rd & Stoneridge Dr NB
  • Stoneridge Dr & Willow Rd

Alternative route by BART and bus via DB, GREEN and BLUE

To get from Stanford University to Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 BART lines: take the DB bus from Stanford Oval station to Union City BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the BLUE BART from Bay Fair station to Dublin/Pleasanton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $10.60.

110min$10.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - DBDB
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Walk to Pleasanton
Leaves from Stanford Oval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Union City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Union City
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Bay Fair
    13 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Dublin/Pleasanton
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pleasanton
    Walk to
    Pleasanton
    0.83 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Pleasanton?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stanford University to Pleasanton?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line DB, Bus line GREEN, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Pleasanton?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 BART lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stanford University to Pleasanton?

    The DB bus line goes from Stanford Oval station near Stanford University in Stanford to To Union City BART station. From there you’ll have to take 2 BART lines till To Union City BART station near Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stanford University to Pleasanton by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Stanford University in Stanford and Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stanford University to get to Pleasanton?

    Get on the DB bus from the Stanford Oval stop near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stanford University and Pleasanton?

    Get off the bus at the To Union City BART station, which is closest to Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Stanford University to Pleasanton?

    The ride from Stanford University to Pleasanton costs $10.60.

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