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How to get from Stanford University to Walnut Creek by BART and bus?

By BART and bus

To get from Stanford University to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, take the ECR bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to Daly City Bart-Bay 1 station. Next, take the YELLOW BART from Daly City station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $8.80.

193min$8.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Daly City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Daly City
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    North California Boulevard
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART and bus via 397 and YELLOW

To get from Stanford University to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to Main St & Market St station. Next, take the YELLOW BART from Embarcadero station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

377min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Market St
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Embarcadero
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    North California Boulevard
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stanford University to Walnut Creek

The distance between Stanford University, Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek is approximately 59.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University to Walnut Creek by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Walnut Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Stanford University

Stanford University is located at Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA, Walnut Creek and the nearest public transit station is On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Campus Oval
  • Stanford Oval

Public transit stations close to Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is located at North California Boulevard, Walnut Creek and the nearest public transit station is Walnut Creek BART.

BART stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • Walnut Creek
  • Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

Bus stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • Walnut Creek BART
  • Pringle Ave and N Main St
  • Walnut Creek BART Station

Alternative route by BART and bus via 397 and YELLOW

To get from Stanford University to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to Main St & Market St station. Next, take the YELLOW BART from Embarcadero station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

377min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Market St
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Embarcadero
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    North California Boulevard
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Walnut Creek?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stanford University to Walnut Creek?

    The alternative route takes 377 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Walnut Creek?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stanford University to Walnut Creek?

    The ECR bus line goes from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station near Stanford University in Stanford to Daly City BART station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Daly City BART station near Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stanford University to Walnut Creek by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Stanford University in Stanford and Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek by bus and BART is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stanford University to get to Walnut Creek?

    Get on the ECR bus from the Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 stop near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stanford University and Walnut Creek?

    Get off the bus at the Daly City BART station, which is closest to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek.

  • How much is the bus fare from Stanford University to Walnut Creek?

    The ride from Stanford University to Walnut Creek costs $8.80.

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