[Published: February 27, 2024; Updated: April 16, 2024]

In preparation for the move to the new LBRE building located at 560 Fremont Rd., we have prepared the following sustainable commute and parking options.
 

Marguerite (From and to Palo Alto Transit Center)

Palo Alto Transit Center to 560 Fremont Rd:

  • Line X to Via Ortega stop (across from Roble Field), then a ½ mile walk (approximately 10 minutes).

560 Fremont Rd to Palo Alto Transit Center:

  • A ½ mile walk (approximately 10 minutes) to Line Y at Via Ortega stop (across from Roble Field)
     

Parking

  • Searsville Lot (L-22) currently offers ADA / Disability, WE, C, E, P Visitor Pay / ParkMobile, and Service Vehicle parking.
  • Searsville Road currently offers ADA / Disability, WE, C, Cycle Permits, and Service Vehicle parking.
  • Electioneer Road currently offers ADA / Disability, WE, C, and P Visitor Pay / ParkMobile parking.
  • Governor's Corner South Lot (L-27) currently offers ADA / Disability, WE, and C parking.
  • Roble Field Garage currently offers ADA / Disability, WE, A, C, P Visitor Pay / ParkMobile, Electric Vehicle, Service Vehicle, and Cycle Permits parking.
     

Biking

Are you already a bike commuter or considering a bike commute? Take advantage of our helpful tools, bike storage, bike safety repair stands, and more as you ride to your new worksite.

The safest way to store your bike is at the two nearest bike cages, both located in the Stock Farm Parking Garage, a ½ mile walk (approximately 10 minutes) to 560 Fremont. Visit our Reserve Daily Bike Storage page to learn more and reserve your spot.

Short-term bike spaces will also be available in front of 560 Fremont. For tips on keeping your bike secure, including proper locking techniques and essential precautions, visit Keep Your Bike Secure.

For your convenience, we’ve developed these bike commute routes from Palo Alto Transit Center to 560 Fremont Rd, or you can map your route from any starting point using our helpful video on How to Map a Bike Commute Route. The distance is just over 2 miles, with an estimated riding time of 12-14 minutes.


Hourly Car Rental

On campus without a car? Zipcar’s flexible hourly rental rates gives you access to vehicles parked all around campus for mobility when you need it. Stanford University has the largest university Zipcar fleet in the nation with over 70 Zipcars available at 30 Stanford locations. Use this map of all Zipcar locations to find the closest Zipcar to you.


Commute Consultation

Need assistance planning your sustainable commute? Schedule a virtual 15-minute One-on-One Commute Consultation to determine your options, including bicycling, transit, finding a carpool or vanpool, and more.