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How to get from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University by bus and train?

From El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS 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 18 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

78min$8.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & Poplar Ave
    ID 341156
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Redwood City
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Circle @ Platform South
    ID 60
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - P LINEP LINE
    Wait for bus
    P LINE
    Caltrain Platform South / Campus Oval
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus Oval
    ID 96
    18 min
  • 10
    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

From El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University by bus

To get from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University in Stanford, take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.05. The bus and train schedule from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

90min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & Poplar Ave
    ID 341156
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    13 min
  • 7
    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 El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University

The distance between El Camino Real & Poplar Ave and Stanford University is approximately 14.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave 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 El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University

To check the bus and train schedule from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Camino Real & Poplar Ave) 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.

From El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University by bus

To get from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University in Stanford, take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.05. The bus and train schedule from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

90min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & Poplar Ave
    ID 341156
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 347617
    13 min
  • 7
    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 El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Train line EXPRESS, Bus line P LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Camino Real & Poplar Ave 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University?

    The ECR bus line goes from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave station near El Camino Real & Poplar Ave in San Mateo to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station near Stanford University.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between El Camino Real & Poplar Ave and Stanford University by bus and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the ECR bus from the El Camino Real & Poplar Ave stop near El Camino Real & Poplar Ave in San Mateo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Camino Real & Poplar Ave and Stanford University?

    Get off the bus at the Redwood City Caltrain-Bay stop, which is closest to Stanford University.

  • When is the last train from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University?

    The last train from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave in San Mateo to Stanford University in Stanford is the San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound line. It leaves the San Mateo station at 5:33 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University?

    The ride from El Camino Real & Poplar Ave to Stanford University costs $8.30.