New SamTrans Service Between Stanford Oval and East Palo Alto
Route 281:
- Adds sustainable public transit service direct from East Palo Alto.
- Provides flexibility to Stanford University and Medical Center staff. This is especially beneficial for employees with alternative schedules and fewer transportation options.
As of June 18, 2023, SamTrans extended Route 281, which now provides a direct route from East Palo Alto to the Stanford Oval and Stanford Medical Center. Streamlined service will also get you to the campus faster and more direct from East Palo Alto.
On weekdays, service increased to 20-minute frequencies between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. On weekends, service increased to 30-minute frequencies.
University Residents now have weekend public transit service from the Stanford Oval
Route 281 goes to the Palo Alto Transit Center and additional travel options including the Stanford Shopping Center and downtown Palo Alto running every 30 minutes on Sat. from 7:45am-10pm and Sun. from 7:45am-8pm.