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How to get from San Antonio to Stanford University by bus and train?

From San Antonio to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from San Antonio to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LIMITED train from San Antonio station to Palo Alto station. Next, 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 27 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

27min$4.00
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - XX
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Antonio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Antonio
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Circle @ Caltrain Platform
    ID 66
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - XX
    Wait for bus
    X
    To Stanford Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Roth Way @ Rodin Sculpture Garden
    ID 104
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Antonio to Stanford University by bus and train via LIMITED and 281

To get from San Antonio to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LIMITED train from San Antonio station to Palo Alto 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 37 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

37min$6.05
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Antonio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Antonio
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    160 yd • 2 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 San Antonio to Stanford University

The distance between San Antonio, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 5.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Antonio 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 San Antonio

San Antonio is located at San Antonio, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is Showers & Pachetti (E).

Train stations close to San Antonio:

  • California Avenue
  • Mountain View

Bus stations close to San Antonio:

  • Showers & Pachetti (E)
  • San Antonio Cir & Showers (N)
  • San Antonio & California (N)

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:

  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

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

Alternative route from San Antonio to Stanford University by bus and train via LIMITED and 281

To get from San Antonio to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LIMITED train from San Antonio station to Palo Alto 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 37 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

37min$6.05
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Antonio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Antonio
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
    160 yd • 2 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 San Antonio to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Bus line X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Antonio to Stanford University?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct train between San Antonio and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Antonio to Stanford University?

    The LIMITED train line goes from San Francisco station near San Antonio in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Palo Alto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto station near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Antonio to Stanford University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Antonio in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Stanford University in Stanford by train and bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Antonio to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the San Francisco station near San Antonio in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Antonio and Stanford University?

    Get off the train at the Palo Alto stop, which is closest to Stanford University in Stanford.

  • When is the first train from San Antonio to Stanford University?

    The first train from San Antonio in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Stanford University in Stanford is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Antonio station at 9:04 PM.

  • When is the last bus from San Antonio to Stanford University?

    The last bus from San Antonio in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Stanford University in Stanford is the Palo Alto TC - Eastridge line. It leaves the El Camino & San Antonio (W) stop at 6:24 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Antonio to Stanford University?

    The ride from San Antonio to Stanford University costs $4.00.