How to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University by bus and train?

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University in Stanford, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Palo Alto station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

73min$8.50
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Circle @ Platform South
    ID 60
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - P LINEP LINE
    Wait for bus
    P LINE
    Caltrain Platform South / Campus Oval
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus Oval
    ID 96
    18 min
  • 7
    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 San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University by bus and train via EXPRESS and DB

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University in Stanford, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the DB bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

75min$10.75
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID 55003
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    Stanford University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University

The distance between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Stanford University is approximately 31.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) 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.

Bus And Train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University

To check the bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco (5th/Townsend)) and destination (Stanford University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University by bus and train via EXPRESS and DB

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University in Stanford, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the DB bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Stanford Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

75min$10.75
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID 55003
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    Stanford University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line P LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line DB.

  • Is there a direct train between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Jose Diridon station near Stanford University.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Stanford University by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Stanford University?

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

  • When is the last train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University?

    The last train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Stanford University in Stanford is the San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound line. It leaves the San Francisco station at 5:05 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University?

    The ride from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Stanford University costs $8.50.

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