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

From San Jose to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from San Jose to Stanford University in Stanford, take the EXPRESS train from San Jose Diridon station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the P LINE bus from University Circle @ Platform South station to Campus Oval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

51min$6.25
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Jose Diridon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Jose
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Circle @ Platform South
    ID 60
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - P LINEP LINE
    Wait for bus
    P LINE
    Caltrain Platform South / Campus Oval
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus Oval
    ID 96
    18 min
  • 7
    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

Alternative route from San Jose to Stanford University by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and 281

To get from San Jose to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Jose Diridon 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 52 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

52min$8.30
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Jose Diridon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Jose
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    27 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 Jose to Stanford University

The distance between San Jose, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 18.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose 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 Jose

San Jose is located at San Jose, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is San Jose Diridon Station.

Train stations close to San Jose:

  • San Jose Station Diridon

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • San Jose Diridon Station
  • Santa Clara & Montgomery (E)
  • Santa Clara & Cahill (W)

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 Jane Stanford Way @ Gilbert Biological Sciences.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Gilbert Biological Sciences
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Hoover Tower
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Burnham Pavillion

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Jose to Stanford University by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and 281

To get from San Jose to Stanford University in Stanford, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Jose Diridon 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 52 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

52min$8.30
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 281281
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from San Jose Diridon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Jose
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    27 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 Jose to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line P LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 281.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

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

    The EXPRESS train line goes from San Francisco station near San Jose in San Jose 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 Jose to Stanford University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Jose in San Jose and Stanford University in Stanford by train and bus is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the San Francisco station near San Jose in San Jose.

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

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

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

    The last bus from San Jose in San Jose to Stanford University in Stanford is the Palo Alto TC - Eastridge line. It leaves the Santa Clara & Cahill (W) stop at 5:45 PM.

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

    The first train from San Jose in San Jose to Stanford University in Stanford is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Jose Diridon station at 8:43 PM.

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

    The ride from San Jose to Stanford University costs $6.25.

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