How to get from Stanford University to Union Square by bus, light rail and train?

From Stanford University to Union Square by bus, light rail and train

To get from Stanford University to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the P LINE bus from Campus Oval station to University Circle @ Platform South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the T light rail from 4th Street 808 station to Union Square/Market St Station Northbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Stanford University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

92min$10.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - P LINEP LINE
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Campus Oval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Campus Oval
    ID 96
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - P LINEP LINE
    Wait for bus
    P LINE
    Caltrain Platform South / Campus Oval
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Circle @ Platform South
    ID 60
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Square/Market St Station Northbound
    ID 17877
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stanford University to Union Square

The distance between Stanford University, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 32.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University to Union Square by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Stanford University to Union Square

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Stanford University to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stanford University) and destination (Union Square), 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 Stanford University to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line P LINE, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line T.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stanford University to Union Square?

    The P LINE bus line goes from Campus Oval station near Stanford University in Stanford to University Circle @ Platform South station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till University Circle @ Platform South station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stanford University to Union Square by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Stanford University in Stanford and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stanford University to get to Union Square?

    Get on the P LINE bus from the Campus Oval stop near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stanford University and Union Square?

    Get off the bus at the University Circle @ Platform South station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • When is the first train from Stanford University to Union Square?

    The first train from Stanford University in Stanford to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the Palo Alto station at 10:10 PM.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Stanford University to Union Square?

    The ride from Stanford University to Union Square costs $10.75.

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