Parking permits required at Stanford's main campus and Stanford Redwood City

Commuters and residents are required to have a valid parking permit purchased through the online ordering system to avoid potential citations. Read our article to learn more.

For COVID-related transportation updates, please visit our Stanford Transportation COVID-19: Featured Topics page. If you are interested in learning more about your commute options as you return to campus, please refer to our Returning to Your Stanford commute page.

Find Your Sustainable Commute Options

We are offering information to support the transportation and mobility needs of the Stanford community. We are continuing to provide commute assistance where we are able to do so. However, we recognize that commuting is a personal choice. Stanford commuters are encouraged to assess and select the option(s) that best meet their needs.

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 and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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.