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How to get from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University by bus, light rail and train?

From Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University by bus, light rail and train

To get from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Civic Center Station station to Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the X bus from University Circle @ Caltrain Platform station to On Roth Way @ Rodin Sculpture Garden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.45.

71min$5.45
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - XX
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Civic Center Station (S)
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Winchester
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Diridon Station
    ID PS_DIRD
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Circle @ Caltrain Platform
    ID 66
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - XX
    Wait for bus
    X
    On Quarry Extension Across from Medical Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Roth Way @ Rodin Sculpture Garden
    ID 104
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University by bus, light rail and train via GREEN LINE, LOCAL WEEKDAY and DB

To get from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Civic Center Station station to Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 19 min. The ride fare is $7.70.

79min$7.70
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Civic Center Station (S)
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Winchester
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Diridon Station
    ID PS_DIRD
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID 55003
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    Stanford University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University

The distance between Civic Center Station (S), Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 21.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University by bus, light rail 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 Civic Center Station (S)

Civic Center Station (S) is located at Civic Center Station (S), Stanford and the nearest public transit station is Civic Center Station (N).

Train stations close to Civic Center Station (S):

  • College Park

Bus stations close to Civic Center Station (S):

  • Civic Center Station (N)
  • 1st & Taylor (N)
  • Taylor & 1st (E)

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:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Santa Teresa Street @ Thornton Center
  • On Santa Teresa Street @ Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
  • Stanford Oval

Alternative route from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University by bus, light rail and train via GREEN LINE, LOCAL WEEKDAY and DB

To get from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Civic Center Station station to Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 19 min. The ride fare is $7.70.

79min$7.70
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Civic Center Station (S)
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Winchester
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Diridon Station
    ID PS_DIRD
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID 55003
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    Stanford University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanford Oval
    ID 55432
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line DB.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Civic Center Station (S) and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University?

    The GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Winchester station near Civic Center Station (S) in San Jose to Diridon Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Diridon Station station near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Civic Center Station (S) in San Jose and Stanford University in Stanford by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Civic Center Station (S) to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the GREEN LINE light rail from the Winchester station near Civic Center Station (S) in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Civic Center Station (S) and Stanford University?

    Get off the light rail at the Diridon Station stop, which is closest to Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How much is the total light rail, train and bus fare from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University?

    The ride from Civic Center Station (S) to Stanford University costs $5.45.