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

Stanford University-West to Union Square - Bus Schedule

The Y bus from Stanford University-West to Union Square runs from 6:40 AM to 8:40 PM, with departures every 15-25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 37 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Stanford University-West 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 Y bus from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue station to University Circle @ Caltrain Platform station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS 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 37 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Stanford University-West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

97min$10.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - YY
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue
    ID 38
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    To Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Circle @ Caltrain Platform
    ID 66
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    39 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-West to Union Square

The distance between Stanford University-West, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 33.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University-West 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-West to Union Square

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line Y, Train line EXPRESS, Light Rail line T.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University-West 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 37 min.

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

    The Y bus line goes from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue station near Stanford University-West in Stanford to University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till University Circle @ Caltrain Platform near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

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

    The total travel time between Stanford University-West in Stanford and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the Y bus from the On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue stop near Stanford University-West in Stanford.

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

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

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

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

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