How to get from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University by bus and train?

From Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University by bus and train

To get from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3B bus from Portola Dr & 18th Ave station to Front & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LTD 5 train from San Jose Diridon station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

147min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3B3B
Bus - 1717
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Portola Dr & 18th Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portola Dr & 18th Ave
    ID 2617
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3B3B
    Wait for bus
    3B
    Capitola Mall/Live OAK
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front & Soquel Ave
    ID 2667
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    1.16 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University by bus and train via 3B, 17 and LOCAL

To get from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3B bus from Portola Dr & 18th Ave station to Front & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

166min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3B3B
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Portola Dr & 18th Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portola Dr & 18th Ave
    ID 2617
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3B3B
    Wait for bus
    3B
    Capitola Mall/Live OAK
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front & Soquel Ave
    ID 2667
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    1.16 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University
The distance between Portola Dr & 18th Ave, Stanford and Stanford University, Stanford is approximately 54.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portola Dr & 18th Ave 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 Portola Dr & 18th Ave

Portola Dr & 18th Ave is located at Portola Dr & 18th Ave, Stanford and the nearest public transit station is Portola Dr & 18th Ave.

Bus stations close to Portola Dr & 18th Ave:

  • Portola Dr & 18th Ave
  • 17th Ave & Matthews Ln
  • 17th Ave & Tremont Dr
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 Tresidder Union.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • Tresidder Union
  • Tresidder Union (Island)
  • Stanford Oval
Related Routes

Alternative route from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University by bus and train via 3B, 17 and LOCAL

To get from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University in Stanford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3B bus from Portola Dr & 18th Ave station to Front & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

166min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3B3B
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Stanford University
Leaves from Portola Dr & 18th Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portola Dr & 18th Ave
    ID 2617
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3B3B
    Wait for bus
    3B
    Capitola Mall/Live OAK
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front & Soquel Ave
    ID 2667
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stanford University
    Walk to
    Stanford University
    Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    1.16 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 3B, Bus line 17, Bus line LTD 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 3B, Bus line 17, Bus line LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portola Dr & 18th Ave and Stanford University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University?

    The 3B bus line goes from Portola Dr & 18th Ave station near Portola Dr & 18th Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Capitola Mall/Live OAK station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Capitola Mall/Live OAK station near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Portola Dr & 18th Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Stanford University in Stanford by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portola Dr & 18th Ave to get to Stanford University?

    Get on the 3B bus from the Portola Dr & 18th Ave stop near Portola Dr & 18th Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portola Dr & 18th Ave and Stanford University?

    Get off the bus at the Capitola Mall/Live OAK station, which is closest to Stanford University in Stanford.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University?

    The ride from Portola Dr & 18th Ave to Stanford University costs $12.45.

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