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How to get from San Bruno to Stanford University by bus and train?

From San Bruno to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from San Bruno to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Bruno station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 281 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.55.

68min$10.55
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Bruno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Bruno
    San Bruno Avenue West
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Bruno to Stanford University by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and X

To get from San Bruno to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Bruno station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the X bus from University Circle @ Caltrain Platform station to On Roth Way @ Rodin Sculpture Garden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

63min$8.50
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - XX
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Bruno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Bruno
    San Bruno Avenue West
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Circle @ Caltrain Platform
    ID 66
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - XX
    Wait for bus
    X
    To Stanford Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Roth Way @ Rodin Sculpture Garden
    ID 104
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Bruno to Stanford University

The distance between San Bruno, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 21.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Bruno 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 San Bruno

San Bruno is located at San Bruno Avenue West, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave.

BART stations close to San Bruno:

  • San Bruno

Bus stations close to San Bruno:

  • San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave
  • Huntington Ave & Euclid Ave
  • San Bruno Ave & 3rd 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 Tresidder Union (Island).

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • Tresidder Union (Island)
  • Tresidder Union
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Burnham Pavillion

Alternative route from San Bruno to Stanford University by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and X

To get from San Bruno to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Bruno station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the X bus from University Circle @ Caltrain Platform station to On Roth Way @ Rodin Sculpture Garden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

63min$8.50
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - XX
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Bruno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Bruno
    San Bruno Avenue West
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Circle @ Caltrain Platform
    ID 66
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - XX
    Wait for bus
    X
    To Stanford Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Roth Way @ Rodin Sculpture Garden
    ID 104
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 281.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line X.

  • Is there a direct train between San Bruno and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Bruno to Stanford University?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near San Bruno in San Bruno to Palo Alto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto station near Stanford University in Stanford.

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

    The total travel time between San Bruno in San Bruno and Stanford University in Stanford by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Jose Diridon station near San Bruno in San Bruno.

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

    Get off the train at the Palo Alto stop, which is closest to Stanford University in Stanford.

  • When is the first train from San Bruno to Stanford University?

    The first train from San Bruno in San Bruno to Stanford University in Stanford is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Bruno station at 4:23 PM.

  • When is the last bus from San Bruno to Stanford University?

    The last bus from San Bruno in San Bruno to Stanford University in Stanford is the Daly City BART - Palo Alto Transit Ctr line. It leaves the El Camino Real & San Bruno Ave stop at 5:15 PM.

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

    The ride from San Bruno to Stanford University costs $10.55.