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.

News

September 2020

Parked cards
No immediate action required
Western arch entrance into Main Quad
Updates regarding Stanford Transportation programs and services

August 2020

map of campus zones
Modifications made to support the university’s campus zones program
Lines OCA and P resume service and Shopping Express: Special suspended
Marguerite bus pulling up at a stop
Marguerite service and parking enforcement will be primarily in the Medical Center
If you need to park on campus, you can purchase a permit for September and beyond

June 2020

Parked cars
Determine the permit that best fits your needs and purchase as of July 1, if you plan to park
Caltrain pulling into station
Eligible graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will continue to enjoy free, unlimited travel on Caltrain
cars parked near the Oval
Our tips on purchasing a permit in the online system
Marguerite service and parking enforcement will be primarily in the Medical Center