Stanford Parking and Transportation

Overview

Stanford University is committed to providing a sustainable and accessible transportation system for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The university offers a variety of transportation options, including parking, public transportation, and alternative transportation.

Parking at Stanford is managed by Transportation Services. The university has a variety of parking options available, including permits, daily parking, and event parking. Permit holders can park in designated areas on campus. Daily parking is available in designated areas on campus and in the Stanford Shopping Center. Event parking is available for special events held on campus.

Public transportation is a convenient and affordable way to get to and from Stanford. The university is served by a number of public transportation options, including the Stanford Marguerite shuttle, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), and Caltrain. The Stanford Marguerite shuttle provides free transportation around campus and to nearby destinations. The VTA provides bus service to Stanford from a number of locations in the Bay Area. Caltrain provides train service to Stanford from San Francisco, San Jose, and other locations in the Bay Area.

Alternative transportation is a great way to reduce your environmental impact and get some exercise. The university offers a variety of alternative transportation options, including biking, walking, and skateboarding. Stanford has a number of bike paths and trails on campus, and the university provides bike lockers and showers for cyclists. The university also offers a walking program and a skateboarding program.

Parking

Permits

Stanford University offers a variety of parking permits for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Permits are required to park in designated areas on campus.

The cost of a parking permit varies depending on the type of permit and the location of the parking space. Permits can be purchased online or at the Transportation Services office.

Daily Parking

Daily parking is available in designated areas on campus and in the Stanford Shopping Center. The cost of daily parking varies depending on the location of the parking space.

Daily parking can be purchased at pay stations located in the parking areas.

Event Parking

Event parking is available for special events held on campus. The cost of event parking varies depending on the event.

Event parking can be purchased online or at the event.

Public Transportation

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle

The Stanford Marguerite shuttle is a free transportation service that provides transportation around campus and to nearby destinations.

The Marguerite shuttle operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) provides bus service to Stanford from a number of locations in the Bay Area.

VTA bus fares vary depending on the distance traveled.

Caltrain

Caltrain provides train service to Stanford from San Francisco, San Jose, and other locations in the Bay Area.

Caltrain fares vary depending on the distance traveled.

Alternative Transportation

Biking

Biking is a great way to get around Stanford and the surrounding area.

Stanford has a number of bike paths and trails on campus, and the university provides bike lockers and showers for cyclists.

Walking

Walking is a great way to get some exercise and explore Stanford's beautiful campus.

Stanford has a number of walking paths and trails on campus.

Skateboarding

Skateboarding is a popular way to get around Stanford.

Stanford has a number of skateboarding areas on campus.