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.

Tips for carpooling or vanpooling during COVID-19

Protect yourself and others for essential carpool or vanpool trips with these tips.

Learn About Vanpooling

You can ride most vanpools on a full-time or occasional basis, whichever fits your schedule.

Find a Rideshare

Find your match with Stanford ridematching services, including our carpool and vanpool listings page, where you can view existing Stanford rideshare groups or create your own profile seeking a ride.