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.

Pilot Go Passes extended through March 31, 2021

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will continue to enjoy free, unlimited travel on Caltrain. Visit our article to learn more.

Some Stanford commuters have also expressed concern about whether or not Caltrain will continue to operate given the financial challenges caused by ridership decreases due to COVID-19. We have developed a Caltrain Updates: COVID-19 page to help provide context about Caltrain’s current situation and the proposed eighth-cent sales tax measure to provide the agency with a direct funding source.

Pilot Go Pass for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

Pilot Go Pass FAQ

Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about the Pilot Go Pass programs.

How to Tag On and Off

As of January 2018, all pilot Go Pass users must tag on and tag off for every ride as proof of payment. Learn how this simple process works.

How to Purchase Caltrain Parking

Effective April 2018, Stanford graduate students and postdoctoral scholars can purchase Caltrain parking directly through Caltrain. Follow these steps for purchasing a monthly parking permit at any Caltrain station.