East Bay Commute Guide
There are many ways to reach the Stanford and the Stanford Redwood City (SRWC) campuses from the East Bay. Whether you’re considering riding transit, vanpooling, or carpooling, the following can help you plan your sustainable commute.
Transbay buses
Four buses cross the Dumbarton bridge and go to the Stanford campus. See below to determine which best fits your needs.
| Buses | Schedule | Fare | Key Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Transit Line U | Line U Schedule | Free with Stanford ID | Fremont BART, Ardenwood Park and Ride, and Campus Oval |
| Dumbarton Express | Free with Stanford-issued AC Transit EasyPass | DB: Union City BART, Ardenwood Park and Ride, and Campus Oval DB1: Union City BART, Ardenwood Park and Ride, and Veterans Hospital | |
| Marguerite Line AE-F | Line AE-F Schedule | Free and open to public | Fremont BART, Ardenwood Park and Ride, and Campus Oval |
| East Bay Express | EB Express Schedule | Free and open to the public | Fremont BART, Union City BART, Ardenwood Park and Ride, and Campus Oval |
Accessing the Transbay bus lines
You can access the above buses from other points in the East Bay by driving or carpooling to the Ardenwood Park and Ride lot, using BART, or riding AC Transit.
- The Ardenwood Park and Ride is free, and parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- The AC Transit EasyPass provides free access to all AC Transit buses, including the Dumbarton Express. If you’re not eligible for the EasyPass, you can purchase a transit pass or Clipper cash through the Edenred Pre-Tax Commuter Transit program.
Transit to Redwood City
To reach SRWC by transit, take the Dumbarton Express to the Palo Alto Transit Center, the northbound Caltrain to Redwood City, and then board the free Redwood City-Midpoint Caltrain shuttle to SRWC.
Or, take the Dumbarton Express to Willow Road & Blackburn Avenue, then board the SamTrans route 296 bus toward Redwood City Transit Center. Exit the bus at Middlefield Road & Douglas Avenue, then walk north on Douglas Avenue for about 15 minutes to SRWC.
Did you know? SRWC employees are eligible for a free SamTrans pass. Order your free pass through the Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits portal.
Carpool/Vanpool
Sharing the ride could be an excellent alternative to transit.
- Look for Stanford commuters who are interested in carpooling and live and work near you on our Rideshare Listings page.
- Explore the Bay Area Carpool Program and 511.org Merge program for additional opportunities.
- Visit Vanpooling at Stanford.
Need More Help? Learn more on our Commuter Planning Assistance page.
