How to get from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University by bus?

By bus

To get from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University in Stanford, take the 91 bus from Stockton St & Washington St station to Bay Shore Blvd & Arleta Ave station. Next, take the 397 bus from Bay Shore Blvd & Arleta Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.55.

197min$4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9191
Bus - 397397
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Stockton St & Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stockton St & Washington St
    ID 16526
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    West Portal Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bay Shore Blvd & Arleta Ave
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay Shore Blvd & Arleta Ave
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    119 min
  • 7
    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

Alternative route by bus via 397

Take one direct bus from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University in Stanford: take the 397 bus from Drumm St & Clay St station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

191min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Drumm St & Clay St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drumm St & Clay St
    ID 331061
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    151 min
  • 4
    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 San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University

The distance between San Francisco cable car system, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 41.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stanford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco cable car system

San Francisco cable car system is located at San Francisco cable car system, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is Stockton St & Washington St.

Bus stations close to San Francisco cable car system:

  • Stockton St & Washington St
  • Stockton St & Pacific Ave
  • Clay St & Stockton St

Cable Car stations close to San Francisco cable car system:

  • Powell St & Jackson St
  • Washington St & Powell St
  • Powell St & Clay St

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
  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 397

Take one direct bus from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University in Stanford: take the 397 bus from Drumm St & Clay St station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

191min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Drumm St & Clay St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drumm St & Clay St
    ID 331061
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    151 min
  • 4
    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 San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line 397.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University?

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 397.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco cable car system and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University?

    The 91 bus line goes from Stockton St & Washington St station near San Francisco cable car system in Chinatown, Sf to West Portal Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West Portal Station station near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco cable car system in Chinatown, Sf and Stanford University in Stanford by bus is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco cable car system to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the 91 bus from the Stockton St & Washington St stop near San Francisco cable car system in Chinatown, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco cable car system and Stanford University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University?

    The ride from San Francisco cable car system to Stanford University costs $4.55.

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