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How to get from Stanford University to Sonoma by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Stanford University to Sonoma in Sonoma, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL train from Palo Alto station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $15.70.

313min$15.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 172172
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    1.16 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LTD 5, 172 and 40

To get from Stanford University to Sonoma in Sonoma, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 5 train from Palo Alto station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $15.70.

332min$15.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 172172
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    1.16 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stanford University to Sonoma

The distance between Stanford University, Sonoma and Sonoma, Sonoma is approximately 87.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 313 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University to Sonoma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sonoma – 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, Sonoma 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 Sonoma, Sonoma

Sonoma is located at East Spain Street, Sonoma and the nearest public transit station is 2nd St W & Andrieux (Ac Son Medical Ctr).

Bus stations close to Sonoma:

  • 2nd St W & Andrieux (Ac Son Medical Ctr)
  • 2nd St W & Andrieux (Sonoma Medical Ctr)
  • 2nd St W & Sonoma Marketplace

Alternative route by bus and train via LTD 5, 172 and 40

To get from Stanford University to Sonoma in Sonoma, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 5 train from Palo Alto station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $15.70.

332min$15.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 172172
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    1.16 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 313 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 172, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 332 minutes, using Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 172, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct train between Stanford University and Sonoma?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stanford University to Sonoma?

    The LOCAL train line goes from Palo Alto station near Stanford University in Stanford to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco station near Sonoma in Sonoma.

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

    The total travel time between Stanford University in Stanford and Sonoma in Sonoma by train and bus is about 5 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stanford University to get to Sonoma?

    Get on the LOCAL train from the Palo Alto station near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stanford University and Sonoma?

    Get off the train at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Sonoma in Sonoma.

  • How much is the train fare from Stanford University to Sonoma?

    The ride from Stanford University to Sonoma costs $15.70.

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