How to get from Oakland to Stanford University by BART, bus and train?

From Oakland to Stanford University by BART, bus and train

To get from Oakland to Stanford University you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the P LINE bus from University Circle @ Platform South station to Campus Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $12.80. The BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

110min$12.80
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Circle @ Platform South
    ID 60
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - P LINEP LINE
    Wait for bus
    P LINE
    Caltrain Platform South / Campus Oval
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus Oval
    ID 96
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakland to Stanford University by BART, bus and train via RED, LOCAL WEEKDAY and 281

To get from Oakland to Stanford University you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $14.85. The BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

121min$14.85
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    13 min
  • 9
    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
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Public transit directions from Oakland to Stanford University

The distance between Oakland and Stanford University is approximately 43.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakland to Stanford University by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stanford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from Oakland to Stanford University

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland to Stanford University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakland) and destination (Stanford University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART, bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oakland to Stanford University by BART, bus and train via RED, LOCAL WEEKDAY and 281

To get from Oakland to Stanford University you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $14.85. The BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

121min$14.85
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    13 min
  • 9
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line P LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct BART between Oakland and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Oakland to Stanford University?

    The RED BART line goes from 12th St. Oakland City Center station near Oakland in Oakland to SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station near Stanford University.

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

    The total travel time between Oakland and Stanford University by BART, train and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Oakland to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the RED BART from the 12th St. Oakland City Center station near Oakland in Oakland.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Oakland and Stanford University?

    Get off the BART at the SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae stop, which is closest to Stanford University.

  • How much is the total BART, train and bus fare from Oakland to Stanford University?

    The ride from Oakland to Stanford University costs $12.80.

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