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How to get from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University by bus and train?

From San Jose Downtown to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 68 bus from 1st & San Salvador (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 3 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 9 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

69min$7.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 1st & San Salvador (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st & San Salvador (N)
    ID 63212
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 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 San Jose Downtown to Stanford University by bus and train via 568, LTD 3 and P LINE

To get from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 568 bus from 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 3 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 8 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

68min$7.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 568568
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N)
    ID 60608
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 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
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Public transit directions from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University

The distance between San Jose Downtown, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 19.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose Downtown 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 San Jose Downtown

San Jose Downtown is located at San Jose Downtown, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W).

Bus stations close to San Jose Downtown:

  • San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
  • San Carlos & Convention Center (E)
  • San Carlos & Market (W)

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 Campus Oval.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • Campus Oval
  • Stanford Oval
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ David Packard Electrical Engineering

Alternative route from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University by bus and train via 568, LTD 3 and P LINE

To get from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 568 bus from 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 3 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 8 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

68min$7.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 568568
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N)
    ID 60608
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line LTD 3, Bus line P LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 568, Bus line LTD 3, Bus line P LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Jose Downtown 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 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University?

    The 68 bus line goes from 1st & San Salvador (N) station near San Jose Downtown in San Jose to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Jose Diridon station near Stanford University in Stanford.

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

    The total travel time between San Jose Downtown in San Jose and Stanford University in Stanford by bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Jose Downtown to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the 68 bus from the 1st & San Salvador (N) stop near San Jose Downtown in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Jose Downtown and Stanford University?

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

  • When is the last bus from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University?

    The last bus from San Jose Downtown in San Jose to Stanford University in Stanford is the Palo Alto TC - Eastridge line. It leaves the Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (W) stop at 6:40 PM.

  • When is the first train from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University?

    The first train from San Jose Downtown in San Jose to Stanford University in Stanford is Local. It leaves the San Jose Diridon station at 9:26 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University?

    The ride from San Jose Downtown to Stanford University costs $7.95.

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