How to get from Montgomery Street to Stanford University by bus, light rail and train?

From Montgomery Street to Stanford University by bus, light rail and train

To get from Montgomery Street to Stanford University you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the N light rail from Montgomery Street station to King St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY 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 36 min. The ride fare is $13.30. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Montgomery Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Stanford University on the Moovit app.

96min$13.30

LOCAL WEEKDAY

281

Leaves from Montgomery Street

Step by Step

1
Start from light rail station
Montgomery Street
2

Wait for light rail
N
Caltrain/Ballpark
3
Ride to light rail station
King St & 4th St
14 min
4
Walk to train station
San Francisco
50 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for train
LOCAL WEEKDAY
San Jose Diridon
6
Ride to train station
Palo Alto
ID palo_alto
49 min
7
Walk to bus station
Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
130 yd • 2 min
8
281
Wait for bus
281
Stanford Oval
9
Ride to bus station
Stanford Oval
ID 347617
13 min
10
Walk to
Stanford University
Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
340 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Montgomery Street to Stanford University

The distance between Montgomery Street and Stanford University is approximately 34.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montgomery Street 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.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Montgomery Street to Stanford University

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

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Montgomery Street to Stanford University?
The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Light Rail line N, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 281.
Is there a direct light rail between Montgomery Street 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 36 min.
Which light rail line goes from Montgomery Street to Stanford University?
The N light rail line goes from King St & 4th St station near Montgomery Street in Financial District to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till San Francisco station near Stanford University.
How long does it take to travel from Montgomery Street to Stanford University by light rail, train and bus?
The total travel time between Montgomery Street and Stanford University by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.
Where do I get on the light rail near Montgomery Street to get to Stanford University?
Get on the N light rail from the King St & 4th St station near Montgomery Street in Financial District.
Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Montgomery Street and Stanford University?
Get off the light rail at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Stanford University.
When is the first train from Montgomery Street to Stanford University?
The first train from Montgomery Street in Financial District to Stanford University in Stanford is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Francisco station at 9:55 PM.
How much is the total light rail, train and bus fare from Montgomery Street to Stanford University?
The ride from Montgomery Street to Stanford University costs $13.30.

Last updated on October 3, 2026

How to get from Montgomery Street to Stanford University by bus, light rail and train?

From Montgomery Street to Stanford University by bus, light rail and train

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Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Montgomery Street to Stanford University

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