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

From South San Francisco to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from South San Francisco to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LTD 3 train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the P LINE bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Campus Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $7.70.

58min$7.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
    ID south_sf
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - P LINEP LINE
    Wait for bus
    P LINE
    University Circle @ Platform South
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus Oval
    ID 96
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South San Francisco to Stanford University by bus and train via LTD 3 and 281

To get from South San Francisco to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LTD 3 train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 281 bus from High St & Lytton Ave station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

69min$9.75
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
    ID south_sf
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St & Lytton Ave
    ID 347026
    140 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
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South San Francisco to Stanford University
The distance between South San Francisco, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 22.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco

South San Francisco is located at East Grand Avenue, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is Airport Blvd & E Grand Ave.

BART stations close to South San Francisco:

  • San Bruno

Train stations close to South San Francisco:

  • San Bruno

Bus stations close to South San Francisco:

  • Airport Blvd & E Grand Ave
  • Airport Blvd & Baden Ave
  • Grand Ave & Linden 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 @ Campus Oval.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

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

Alternative route from South San Francisco to Stanford University by bus and train via LTD 3 and 281

To get from South San Francisco to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LTD 3 train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 281 bus from High St & Lytton Ave station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

69min$9.75
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
    ID south_sf
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St & Lytton Ave
    ID 347026
    140 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
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line P LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line 281.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco to Stanford University?

    The LTD 3 train line goes from South San Francisco Caltrain station near South San Francisco in South San Francisco to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Jose Diridon station near Stanford University in Stanford.

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

    The total travel time between South San Francisco in South San Francisco and Stanford University in Stanford by train and bus is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the LTD 3 train from the South San Francisco Caltrain station near South San Francisco in South San Francisco.

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

    Get off the train at the San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to Stanford University in Stanford.

  • When is the last train from South San Francisco to Stanford University?

    The last train from South San Francisco in South San Francisco to Stanford University in Stanford is the Local line. It leaves the South San Francisco Caltrain station at 5:22 PM.

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

    The ride from South San Francisco to Stanford University costs $7.70.

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