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 a Rideshare

Want to share the ride, but are not sure how to find a partner? Sign up for ridematching services like Scoop. Or find your match on the carpools and vanpools listings page. You can view existing rideshare groups or post your own profile seeking a ride.

Current Vanpools

Find out more about vanpools currently running between Stanford and communities such as San Francisco, Gilroy, Alameda, and Tracy.

Other Ridematching Services

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission maintains a list of ridematching apps in the Bay Area. Check it out and see which ridematching service works best for your needs.