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

By BART and bus

To get from Oakland to Stanford University in Stanford, take the ORANGE BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Union City station. Next, take the DB bus from Union City BART station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $10.80.

103min$10.80
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Oakland
    14th Street
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Union City
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Stanford University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    59 min
  • 7
    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

Alternative route by BART and bus via YELLOW, GREEN and DB

To get from Oakland to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 BART lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to West Oakland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the DB bus from Union City BART station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $10.80.

117min$10.80
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Oakland
    14th Street
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    West Oakland
    4 min
  • 4
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Union City
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Stanford University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    59 min
  • 9
    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
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Public transit directions from Oakland to Stanford University

The distance between Oakland, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 37.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakland to Stanford University by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stanford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oakland

Oakland is located at 14th Street, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is 14th St & Broadway (12th St BART).

BART stations close to Oakland:

  • 12th St. Oakland City Center
  • Lake Merritt
  • 19th St. Oakland

Train stations close to Oakland:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Oakland:

  • 14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
  • Broadway & 14th St (12th St BART)
  • 14th Street SB

Ferry stations close to Oakland:

  • Oakland Ferry Terminal

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 Santa Teresa Street @ Thornton Center.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Santa Teresa Street @ Thornton Center
  • On Santa Teresa Street @ Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Memorial Auditorium

Alternative route by BART and bus via YELLOW, GREEN and DB

To get from Oakland to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 BART lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to West Oakland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the DB bus from Union City BART station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $10.80.

117min$10.80
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Oakland
    14th Street
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    West Oakland
    4 min
  • 4
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Union City
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Stanford University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    59 min
  • 9
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line DB.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW, Bus line GREEN, Bus line DB.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Oakland to Stanford University?

    The ORANGE BART line goes from OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose station near Oakland in Oakland to Union City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union City station near Stanford University in Stanford.

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

    The total travel time between Oakland in Oakland and Stanford University in Stanford by BART and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE BART from the OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose 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 Union City stop, which is closest to Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How much is the BART fare from Oakland to Stanford University?

    The ride from Oakland to Stanford University costs $10.80.

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