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How to get from Colma to Stanford University by bus and train?

From Colma to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from Colma to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station to El Camino Real & 27th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the P LINE bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Campus Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

111min$7.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
    ID 333010
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & 27th Ave
    ID 341128
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - P LINEP LINE
    Wait for bus
    P LINE
    University Circle @ Platform South
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus Oval
    ID 96
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Colma to Stanford University by bus and train via ECR, LOCAL and 281

To get from Colma to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station to El Camino Real & 27th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL 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 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

118min$7.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
    ID 333010
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & 27th Ave
    ID 341128
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    14 min
  • 10
    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 Colma to Stanford University
The distance between Colma, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 25.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colma 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 Colma

Colma is located at El Camino Real, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd.

BART stations close to Colma:

  • Daly City
  • South San Francisco
  • Colma

Bus stations close to Colma:

  • El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
  • El Camino Real & Colma Blvd
  • El Camino Real & Old Mission Rd
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 @ Burnham Pavillion.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

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

Alternative route from Colma to Stanford University by bus and train via ECR, LOCAL and 281

To get from Colma to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station to El Camino Real & 27th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL 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 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

118min$7.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
    ID 333010
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & 27th Ave
    ID 341128
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    14 min
  • 10
    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 Colma to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line P LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct bus between Colma and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Colma to Stanford University?

    The ECR bus line goes from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station near Colma in Colma to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Palo Alto Transit Center station near Stanford University in Stanford.

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

    The total travel time between Colma in Colma and Stanford University in Stanford by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Colma to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the ECR bus from the El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd stop near Colma in Colma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Colma and Stanford University?

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

  • When is the last bus from Colma to Stanford University?

    The last bus from Colma in Colma to Stanford University in Stanford is the Daly City BART - Palo Alto Transit Ctr line. It leaves the El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd stop at 5:53 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Colma to Stanford University?

    The ride from Colma to Stanford University costs $7.50.

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