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, learn more about our first-rate commuter programs and free public transit travel available to eligible affiliates, and help us reduce our overall carbon footprint.
Public Transit
Eligible Stanford affiliates, including employees and postdocs, receive Stanford-issued Clipper Cards, which allow free, unlimited travel on Caltrain, VTA, and AC Transit, including the Dumbarton Express, for eligible employees and *postdocs. Free monthly SamTrans passes for eligible employees at SRWC. Free transit on AC Transit’s Line U East Bay express.
Carpool
Enjoy discounted bridge tolls and express-lane access with FasTrak, and share the cost of parking permits, gas, and other car-related expenses. Carpooling is also a more environmentally friendly alternative to driving alone. Find a carpool buddy within the Stanford community.
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Eligible employees can save up to 40 percent on expenses for their sustainable commute by signing up for Stanford’s pre-tax payroll deduction program. Items available for purchase include Caltrain parking, BART parking, transit passes, Clipper cash value, and Commuter Checks.