Fall Parking Permits Now Available (effective 9/1)

September calendar month, Quarterly (Sept-Dec), Monthly Auto-Renewal (effective 9/1), and Annual Department/Vendor/Contractor permits are available for purchase.

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.