Transportation
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Getting to Stanford
We’ve made commuting to Stanford easy by providing safe, sustainable, and reliable transportation and parking choices for the community. Energize your routine and learn more about our first-rate commuter programs.
Parking at Stanford
Although we recommend using sustainable transportation, we understand it’s not viable for everyone. You will need to purchase a parking permit or pay for visitor parking. Where you park and how you pay depend on your affiliation.
Getting Around Stanford
Whether you come for work, to study, or to explore Stanford’s beautiful 8,180 acre Stanford campus, we’ve made it easy to get around without a car. Stanford Transportation’s award-winning system will get you where you need to go once you arrive.
Getting Around the Bay
Traveling around the Bay is easy Even if you’ve come to Stanford without a car. Thanks to a host of convenient on-campus services, access to a vehicle, emergency ride, or other means of transportation is always available when needed.
About Us
Our mission is to provide the Stanford community with safe, sustainable, and reliable transportation and parking choices. Our award-winning department provides one of the nation’s leading commute programs for affiliates.On the Move News
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Combine Public Transit With Biking…Even on Rainy Days!
Introducing our Commuter Spotlight series showcasing different themes, inspiring stories, and individuals to motivate you to consider sustainable commuting options in 2026. -
Stanford Transportation’s 2025 Car-Free Challenge Series
Driving less might be easier than you think. Get inspired by our Commute Challenge Winners.
Commute Planning Assistance
Stanford is committed to providing the community with safe, sustainable, and reliable transportation and parking choices. Energize your routine and let us help you try a new commute.
Finding a Rideshare
Want to share the ride, but are not sure how to find a partner? Sign up for ridematching services. Or find your match on the carpools and vanpools listings page.
Commute Toolkit
Our Commute Toolkit offers commute options and ways to save. Should you need to park, it can help you decide whether a daily or monthly permit makes sense.
Because there’s more to life than being stuck in traffic.
Discover the benefits of commuting a little more sustainably.
In 2023, 62% of Stanford University commuters used sustainable transportation as their primary commute mode.