Now Live! New Parking Permit Management System
Stanford Transportation has launched a new, streamlined system to purchase parking permits at Stanford. Discover more about parking.stanford.edu.
Find Your Sustainable Commute Options
Find your perfect sustainable commute with the following resources.
One-on-One Commute Consultations
For university commuters, our team is available for one-on-one commute consultations via Zoom to help you assess your options and answer your questions.
Learn About Pre-Tax Payroll Deduction
Items available for purchase through Stanford’s pre-tax program include Caltrain parking, BART parking, transit passes, Clipper cash value and Commuter checks. Learn about eligibility requirements and what can be covered by pre-tax dollars.
Stanford Transportation offers many programs to make your sustainable commute easier and more convenient. These programs include:
- Emergency Ride Home: getting you home by taxi or rental car in emergencies
- Marguerite shuttle: connecting the campus to local transit, Caltrain, shopping, and dining options with a free, comprehensive campus shuttle system
- Caltrain Go Pass: offering free use of Caltrain anytime and anywhere to eligible university, hospital, and SLAC employees; graduate students; and postdoctoral scholars.
- VTA SmartPass: offering free use of VTA buses and light rail anytime and anywhere to eligible university, hospital, and SLAC employees.
- Line U East Bay Express: offering free express bus service from the East Bay with valid Stanford ID
- SamTrans Pass: free use of SamTrans buses for eligible Stanford Redwood City (SRWC) employees.
- AC Transit EasyPass: free use of AC Transit service, including the Dumbarton Express for eligible East Bay residents.
- Bicycle Program: assisting you in getting started as a bike commuter, commute planning, clothes and bike locker rentals/shower information, bicycle facilities development, safety education, and more
- Zipcar car sharing on campus provide rental cars when you need them, making it easier to live without a car at Stanford
- Carpool or vanpool with others at Stanford to save money and reduce emissions.
- Pre-tax payroll deduction for transit passes, commuter checks, and monthly parking at Caltrain and BART stations.
Need help in planning your commute or finding a rideshare partner? Contact us at commuteclub@stanford.edu.