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How to get from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University by bus and train?

From SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 292 bus from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station to Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS 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 17 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

77min$9.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - DBDB
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    ID 335637
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millbrae
    50 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
    21 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

Alternative route from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University by bus and train via 292, EXPRESS and 281

To get from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 292 bus from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station to Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS 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 19 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

79min$7.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    ID 335637
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millbrae
    50 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
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    160 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 SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University

The distance between SFO - San Francisco Airport International, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 21.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from SFO - San Francisco Airport International 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 SFO - San Francisco Airport International

SFO - San Francisco Airport International is located at SFO - San Francisco Airport International, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level (International Terminal Courtyard).

BART stations close to SFO - San Francisco Airport International:

  • San Francisco International Airport

Bus stations close to SFO - San Francisco Airport International:

  • SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level (International Terminal Courtyard)
  • International Terminal Upper Level Bus Stop
  • Northbound 585 N. Mcdonnell Rd. (Ual Cargo)

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:

  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto
  • 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 SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University by bus and train via 292, EXPRESS and 281

To get from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 292 bus from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station to Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS 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 19 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

79min$7.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    ID 335637
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millbrae
    50 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
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    160 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 SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 292, Train line EXPRESS, Bus line DB.

  • What is the alternative route to get from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 292, Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct bus between SFO - San Francisco Airport International 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 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University?

    The 292 bus line goes from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station near SFO - San Francisco Airport International in Sfo to Hillsdale Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hillsdale Mall station near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How long does it take to travel from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between SFO - San Francisco Airport International in Sfo and Stanford University in Stanford by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near SFO - San Francisco Airport International to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the 292 bus from the SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level stop near SFO - San Francisco Airport International in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between SFO - San Francisco Airport International and Stanford University?

    Get off the bus at the Hillsdale Mall stop, which is closest to Stanford University in Stanford.

  • When is the first bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University?

    The first bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International in Sfo to Stanford University in Stanford is San Francisco - Palo Alto Transit Ctr. It leaves the SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level stop at 7:33 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University?

    The ride from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Stanford University costs $9.75.