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Travel Information
- Carmichael Ong
Workshop Location
Paul Brest Hall
555 Salvatierra Walk
Stanford, CA 94305
Airport Information
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC) are the closest airports to Stanford University. They are both equally close.
Lodging
This link takes you to a list of hotels that are in the area.
Local Eateries and Activities
Here is a list of recommended local restaurants and activities.
Transportation between the Airport and Downtown Palo Alto
Ride-sharing services
Uber and Lyft are often cost-effective means to get to the Stanford area from SFO or SJC. You can also take public transportation to downtown Palo Alto using the directions provided below.
By Train
From SFO take the BART (5 minute ride) to the Millbrae Avenue Caltrain Station. From the Millbrae Avenue Caltrain Station, take the Caltrain southbound to the Palo Alto Caltrain Station (about a 40 minute ride).
From SJC, take the VTA Line 60 to the Santa Clara Transit Center, take the Caltrain north to the Palo Alto Caltrain Station (about a 30 minute ride).
Getting to Stanford
Ride-sharing services
We strongly encourage you to take public transportation or use ride services (Uber, Lyft) to come to campus, as parking is very limited and is expensive.
Free Stanford-Operated Marguerite Shuttle
The Marguerite shuttle is free transportation provided by the university to travel to and around the campus. From the Palo Alto Caltrain Station, the Marguerite "Y" line shuttle can take you to Paul Brest Hall.
Driving Directions
If you choose to drive, directions are given below:
From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
From San Francisco International Airport
Parking on Stanford Campus
Parking at Stanford is by permit only and is strictly enforced.
Limited visitor parking is available in the Wilbur Field Garage (Zone 7206).
To park on-campus, you will need to purchase a parking permit through ParkMobile on the day of the event. See instructions below. Please allow 15-30 minutes to find parking and walk to the building.
Access ParkMobile through a Web Browser
Webpage | Instructions (Option 1)
Pay by Phone
Call 1-877-727-5718 | Instructions (Option 2)
Use ParkMobile App
A ParkMobile account is required to pay via the ParkMobile app. We recommend you create an account in advance to save time entering your payment method upon arrival. Download app | Instructions (Option 3)
Parking is enforced Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. After 4pm and on weekends, parking is free throughout the University.
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