Transportation and Directions
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Public Transportation
The Stanford campus is easily accessible via the free Marguerite Shuttle, the Caltrain rail service, and the VTA buses and light rail.
Stanford Parking & Transportation Services (P&TS) is available if you need assistance planning your trip. They can talk you through the best route — from your front door to campus. Contact the P&TS office at:
Phone: 650-723-9362
Email:
The Stanford Computer Forum website has further information regarding public transport.
Airport Shuttles
If you need shuttle transportation to/from the airport, please make your own reservations from one of the following providers, preferably 24 hours in advance:
| Airport Shuttle Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Phone | Reservations | Hours |
| South and East Bay Airport Shuttle | (800) 548-4664 (408) 225-4444 |
Not required but recommended | Operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week |
| Super Shuttle | (800) 258-3826 (415) 558-8500 (650) 558-8500 |
Not required but recommended | Operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week |
| VIP Airport Shuttle | (800) 235-8847 (408) 885-1800 |
Required | Operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week |
Directions
Detailed directions to Stanford University are available here.
Parking
For parking information visit the Stanford Parking & Transportation Services (P&TS) website. Permit parking is enforced Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm. Metered areas are enforced Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Parking is free after 4:00 pm weekdays and all day Saturday/Sunday.
Free parking for Thursday and Friday is available at the Galvez Field Parking Lot at the corner of Galvez and Campus Drive East. It is approximately a 15 minute walk to the Hewlett conference building. Alternatively, Marguerite Line B runs along Galvez to Serra St, then Line A runs along Serra St to the conference building.