How to get from Foster City to Stanford University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Foster City to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 292 bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Pike Ln station to California Dr & Howard Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the DB bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

127min$9.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Hillsdale Blvd & Pike Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsdale Blvd & Pike Ln
    1.19 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California Dr & Howard Ave
    ID 340022
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burlingame
    180 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID 55003
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Stanford University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Foster City to Stanford University in Stanford, take the 292 bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Saratoga Dr station to El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd station. Next, take the 397 bus from El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

153min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Bus - 397397
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from E Hillsdale Blvd & Saratoga Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Hillsdale Blvd & Saratoga Dr
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Foster City to Stanford University

The distance between Foster City, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 21.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster City to Stanford University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stanford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Foster City

Foster City is located at Foster City, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd.

Train stations close to Foster City:

  • Belmont
  • Hayward Park
  • Hillsdale

Bus stations close to Foster City:

  • Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd
  • E Hillsdale Blvd & Sea Spray Ln
  • Edgewater Blvd & Altair Ave

Public transit stations close to Stanford University, Stanford

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

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Burnham Pavillion
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Campus Oval
  • Stanford Oval

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Foster City to Stanford University in Stanford, take the 292 bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Saratoga Dr station to El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd station. Next, take the 397 bus from El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

153min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Bus - 397397
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from E Hillsdale Blvd & Saratoga Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Hillsdale Blvd & Saratoga Dr
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & Hillsdale Blvd
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 292, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 292, Bus line 397.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster City to Stanford University?

    The 292 bus line goes from Hillsdale Blvd & Pike Ln station near Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stanford University station near Stanford University in Stanford.

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

    The total travel time between Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Stanford University in Stanford by bus and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 292 bus from the Hillsdale Blvd & Pike Ln stop near Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stanford University stop, which is closest to Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Foster City to Stanford University?

    The ride from Foster City to Stanford University costs $9.75.

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