Travel, Accommodation, and Registration

Where to meet

Caltrain: San Francisco to Stanford University

Once you arrive at the Palo Alto station (Address: 95 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 ), look for the Stanford Marguerite shuttle stop. Take the Marguerite "X line" (map, schedule), or "P line" (map, schedule) into central campus and get off at the School of Medicine (Medical Center) stop (Directions & Maps).   From the Medical Center stop, walk south approx. 100 meters to the James H. Clark Center which is the distinctive dark red building with many windows (Clark Center image).

If you will be arriving by car to Stanford there are several options for parking.  Our meeting location at the James H. Clark Center can be found in quadrant E6 on the campus parking map here.  You may want to print the map and take it with you.  Visitor parking is available in many locations around campus but space may be limited around mid day.  Be sure to park only in designated visitor spots, purchase a parking permit and place it on your dash board to avoid a parking ticket!!  Permit dispensing stations are found throughout the lots and accept cash or credit for $1.50/hr, free after 4pm. 

Relative to the Clark Center, parking may be easily found to the north east in Parking Structure 1, or further east along Lomita Dr.  If those lots are full, head south down Via Ortega Rd. to Parking Structure 2.

For more information, please see the Parking Information Website.

Taxi Services near Stanford University:

• Standford Taxi Cab: (Tel: 650-669-0101)
  
• Taxi Cab: (Tel: 650-363-7777)
  
• Call2taxi: (Tel: 650-284-6555)
  

Other Important links & telephone numbers:

• Click here to get the directions to the James H. Clark Center.
• Click here for a map showing the location of the James H. Clark Center.
• Click here for a list of important telephone numbers to have on you while visiting Stanford University.

How to register

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Maps

Stanford is easily accessible from throughout the San Francisco Bay area, including San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose.  We encourage you to download the Printable Visitor Map (PDF) and bring it with you.

If you are using Yahoo's maps Web site to plan your route, the easiest way to locate Stanford is to enter zip code 94305.

Recommended Conference Hotels & Directions

The following are the recommended conference hotels:

• Stanford Guest House: Room Block Release Date: Monday, June 25, 2012. Please use the following direct link to make reservations: Click Here.
• The room rate ($119/night) includes a daily continental breakfast from 6:30-9:30am, free wireless internet access and complimentary parking at the Guest House. The Stanford Guest House also provides a complimentary house van from 7:00-10:00pm, that guest can schedule to utilize as well.
  
• The Stanford Guest House, on the grounds of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is run by Stanford University: Directions & Transportation.
• From the San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Take AirTrain to the International terminal, and board BART to San Bruno. At San Bruno, transfer to a Millbrae bound BART train. At Millbrae, exit the BART system, and board a southbound Caltrain to the Palo Alto Transit Center. Once you arrive at the Palo Alto Transit Center (Address: 95 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 ), look for the Stanford Marguerite shuttle stop. Take the Marguerite "X line" (map, schedule), into campus and get off at Li Ka Shing Center (Campus Dr. West). From the Li Ka Shing Center stop, change the the Marguerite "SLAC line" (map, schedule) to the Stanford Guest House.
  
• The Stanford Guest House (Address: 2575 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025) is about 3.8 miles from the Palo Alto Caltrain Station (Address: 95 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 ) (Directions & Maps). The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is less than 21 miles away.
• The James H. Clark Center, Stanford University is about 2 miles from the Stanford Guest House (Directions & Maps).
  

• The Marguerite is Stanford University's complimentary public shuttle system which traverses the campus Monday through Friday all year (except University holidays). The SLAC line operates between SLAC (with a stop at the entrance to the Guest House) and the Stanford campus, and is available from 7:30 a.m. to after 8:00 p.m., approximately every 20 minutes.

• The complimentary Guest House shuttle is also available to transport you throughout Stanford based upon availability.

• Schedules and maps that service the Stanford Guest House are available at the front desk or at the links below:

More on Where to Stay

Stanford’s location adjacent Palo Alto and Menlo Park offers an abundance of lodging choices, ranging from B&Bs and motels to luxury hotels.

Local Lodging List:

Stanford's lodging guide is based on proximity to campus and includes Web site links, rates, and contact information.

Destination Palo Alto:

Other helpful information (Lodging, Eating, Shopping, Recreation, etc.) is available at Destination Palo Alto.

Where to eat

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A. Campus eateries:

The following on-campus dining facilities may be open on weekends:

B. Cafes/restaurants at Stanford Shopping Center (address: 680 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304):

Note: Click here to get the directions to the Stanford Shopping Center from the James H. Clark Center (about a mile).

Stanford Weather

• Current Stanford weather is available at the Stanford Weather Station.
• Detailed Stanford forecast is available at the Yahoo Weather.

Major Airports

Three major airports serve the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco International (SFO), San Jose Mineta International (SJC), and Oakland International (OAK). We suggest comparing fares to all three airports, as there can be significant differences, even for the same airline.

Choosing Airports:

Stanford is roughly equidistant from the San Francisco and San Jose airports.  Although San Francisco is the largest of the three area airports and offers the most airlines and flights, some visitors find that San Jose’s smaller size makes it a somewhat more convenient alternative, especially for domestic flights.

Learning More About the Airport Options:

Helpful information about each airport, including transportation options, is available at the SFGate.com Web site.

Airport Transportation

1. San Jose International Airport (SJC)

By car

To Stanford:

Exit airport and take Highway 87 to US 101 North. Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero becomes Galvez Street as it enters the campus. For visitor parking information, please refer to the Parking and Circulation Map. Please check parking signs carefully and note that parking is enforced Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

From Stanford:

Take Galvez Street to Embarcadero Road, and follow signs to US 101 South. From US 101 South take the Highway 87 exit, then take the Skyport Drive exit to the Airport.

By public transportation

To Stanford:

Exit terminal, and cross to bus pick-up. Take the free VTA Bus 10 (Airport Flyer) to Santa Clara Caltrain Station. Take Caltrain north to the Palo Alto Transit Center, and then take the free Stanford Marguerite Shuttle to your campus destination (weekdays with limited weekend/holiday service).

From Stanford:

Take the free Stanford Marguerite Shuttle to the Palo Alto Transit Center. Board a southbound Caltrain to Santa Clara Caltrain Station. In Santa Clara, transfer to the free VTA Bus 10 (Airport Flyer) to reach the airport.

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2. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

By car

To Stanford:

Exit airport to US 101 South. Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero becomes Galvez Street as it enters the campus. For visitor parking information, please refer to the Parking and Circulation Map. Please check parking signs carefully and note that parking is enforced Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

From Stanford:

Take Galvez Street to Embarcadero Road, and follow signs to US 101 North. From US 101 North take the San Francisco International Airport Exit.

By public transportation

To Stanford:

Take AirTrain to the International terminal, and board BART to San Bruno. At San Bruno, transfer to a Millbrae bound BART train. At Millbrae, exit the BART system, and board a southbound Caltrain to the Palo Alto Transit Center. Take the free Stanford Marguerite Shuttle to your campus destination (weekdays with limited weekend/holiday service).

From Stanford:

Take the free Stanford Marguerite Shuttle to the Palo Alto Transit Center. Board a northbound Caltrain to Millbrae Caltrain Station. In Millbrae, transfer to BART, and take BART to the San Bruno BART station. At San Bruno, transfer to a San Francisco International Airport bound BART train. The BART train will arrive at the International terminal, and you can take the AirTrain to reach your departure terminal.

3. Oakland International Airport (OAK)

By car

To Stanford:

Exit airport to I-880 South, and take exit to CA-84 W (Dumbarton Bridge). Turn left at University Ave., and continue straight as it turns into Palm Drive after downtown Palo Alto. For visitor parking information, please refer to the Parking and Circulation Map. Please check parking signs carefully and note that parking is enforced Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

From Stanford:

Take Palm Drive, and continue straight as it turns into University Avenue just before downtown Palo Alto. Merge right onto CA-84E, and take the Dumbarton Bridge. Merge onto I-880 North, and exit at 98th Avenue towards the airport. Turn left at the stoplight. Continue straight to Airport Drive and the airport.

By public transportation

To Stanford:

Take AirBART to the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART station. Take the BART Fremont line to Union City. At Union City, transfer to the Dumbarton Express bus, which will take you to the Palo Alto Transit Center. Take the free Stanford Marguerite Shuttle to your campus destination (weekdays with limited weekend/holiday service).

From Stanford:

Take the free Stanford Marguerite Shuttle to the Palo Alto Transit Center. Transfer to the Dumbarton Express bus, and take that bus to the Union City BART station. At Union City, transfer to a BART train to the Coliseum/Oakland Airport stop. Once there, transfer to the AirBART bus to reach the airport.

Public Transit

The local transit hub for bus and train services at Stanford is the Palo Alto Caltrain Station, located near the main entrance to campus near the intersections of Palm Drive, University Avenue, and El Camino Real. The Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, the University’s free shuttle bus, operates several routes. Most provide service from the Caltrain Station to multiple campus locations.

If you are traveling from San Francisco or San Jose, Caltrain is your most convenient option. A one-way trip from San Francisco takes approximately one hour and costs about $5.75; a one-way trip from San Jose takes approximately 40 minutes and costs about $4.00.  Caltrain also connects with stations and shuttles serving the San Francisco and San Jose International Airports.

Please access Stanford's public transit for more detailed information.

Driving Directions

The following driving directions are to Stanford Visitor Center. The Visitor Information Center is in Memorial Hall, across from Hoover Tower on Serra Street.

From Highway 101 North & South:

Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero becomes Galvez Street as it enters the campus. Stay in the left lane and continue toward the center of campus, past the stadium on the left, and crossing Campus Drive. There is visitor parking on Memorial Way at Galvez Street. Additional metered parking is available nearby at Encina Hall and the Burnham Pavilion at Serra Street and Arguello Way.

From Highway 280 North & South:

Exit onto Sand Hill Road and follow the signs for Stanford University.  Heading east, drive approximately 3 miles to the Stanford Shopping Center.  Turn right onto Arboretum Road (Nordstrom is on your right).  Stay on Arboretum until it ends, then turn right onto Galvez Street.  Move to the left lane and continue past the stadium and across Campus Drive.  There is visitor parking on Memorial Way at Galvez Street. Additional metered parking is available nearby at Encina Hall and the Burnham Pavilion at Serra Street and Arguello Way.

From El Camino Real:

Exit El Camino Real at University Avenue. Turn toward the hills (away from the center of Palo Alto). As you enter Stanford, University Avenue becomes Palm Drive. Go through one traffic light, and turn left onto Campus Drive at the first stop sign. Turn right at Galvez Street, the next stop sign.  There is visitor parking on Memorial Way at Galvez Street. Additional metered parking is available nearby at the Burnham Pavilion at Serra Street and Arguello Way. 

Parking Information

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Stanford requires permits for its on-campus lots. Visitors may park in lots or spaces designated with a green “P” or an “E” sign. Parking in these spaces costs $1.50 per hour between 8:00am and 4:00pm., Monday through Friday.  Weekend and holiday parking is normally free.

Please access Stanford's Parking for more detailed information.

Visitor parking will have either a meter at the parking space or a permit vending machine located in the parking lot. Coins are necessary for meters; pay machines generally accept currency, coins, and credit cards.  There is a two-hour limit at meters unless displaying a permit issued from vending machine.