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

From Stanford University to Pleasanton 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 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 55 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The BART and bus schedule from Stanford University may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Pleasanton on the Moovit app.

115min$11.10

Leaves from Stanford Oval

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Stanford Oval
ID 55432
370 yd • 5 min
2
DB
Wait for bus
DB
To Union City BART
3
Ride to bus station
Union City BART
ID place_UBBA
47 min
4
Walk to BART station
Union City
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for BART
GREEN
OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
6
Ride to BART station
Bay Fair
13 min
7

Wait for BART
BLUE
SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
8
Ride to BART station
Dublin / Pleasanton
ID 905309
17 min
9
Walk to
Pleasanton
0.83 mi • 18 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Stanford University to Pleasanton by BART and bus via DB, ORANGE 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 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 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The BART and bus schedule from Stanford University may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Pleasanton on the Moovit app.

135min$11.10

Leaves from Stanford Oval

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Stanford Oval
ID 55432
370 yd • 5 min
2
DB
Wait for bus
DB
To Union City BART
3
Ride to bus station
Union City BART
ID place_UBBA
47 min
4
Walk to BART station
Union City
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for BART
ORANGE
OAK Airport / Richmond
6
Ride to BART station
Bay Fair
13 min
7

Wait for BART
BLUE
SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
8
Ride to BART station
Dublin / Pleasanton
ID 905309
17 min
9
Walk to
Pleasanton
0.83 mi • 18 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 40.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 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.

BART And Bus schedule from Stanford University to Pleasanton

To check the BART and bus schedule from Stanford University to Pleasanton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stanford University) and destination (Pleasanton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and bus schedules.

Alternative route from Stanford University to Pleasanton by BART and bus via DB, ORANGE 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 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 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The BART and bus schedule from Stanford University may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Pleasanton on the Moovit app.

135min$11.10

Leaves from Stanford Oval

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Stanford Oval
ID 55432
370 yd • 5 min
2
DB
Wait for bus
DB
To Union City BART
3
Ride to bus station
Union City BART
ID place_UBBA
47 min
4
Walk to BART station
Union City
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for BART
ORANGE
OAK Airport / Richmond
6
Ride to BART station
Bay Fair
13 min
7

Wait for BART
BLUE
SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
8
Ride to BART station
Dublin / Pleasanton
ID 905309
17 min
9
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 115 minutes, using Bus line DB, BART line GREEN, BART line BLUE.
What is the alternative route to get from Stanford University to Pleasanton?
The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line DB, BART line ORANGE, BART 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 55 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 55 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 $11.10.

Last updated on March 21, 2026

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