Main campus parking enforcement includes nights and weekends; Courtesy 'After-Hours' permits available for Stanford affiliates

To support campus health and safety and more effectively manage external visitors, as of Nov. 2, parking enforcement on Stanford’s main campus was extended to include nights and weekends. Stanford affiliates can continue to park after hours at no additional charge, either with an existing permit or by registering their vehicle for a Courtesy ‘After-Hours’ permit. Read our article to learn more.

Train

ACE

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The ACE train runs weekdays between Stockton and San Jose. Stanford riders can connect at Fremont to the Line U Bus, or Santa Clara and San Jose Diridon stations for Caltrain.

Learn more about the ACE train. 

BART

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BART provides transit service on the San Francisco Peninsula and throughout the East Bay.  Stanford riders can connect to BART at the following stations:

Caltrain

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Caltrain is a commuter rail service that runs between Gilroy and San Francisco. Stanford riders can connect to the Marguerite Shuttle at Palo Alto Transit Center.

Incentives:

  • Ride Caltrain free with a Go Pass
  • Accommodates 48 to 80 bikes aboard every train
  • Park all day at most Caltrain lots

Learn more about the Caltrain.

Learn about Caltrain's Stanford Stadium Station for Stanford Football home games.

Capitol Corridor / Amtrak

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The Capitol Corridor train runs between San Jose and Sacramento, with limited service north to Auburn. Stanford riders can connect to the Capitol Corridor in Fremont (via the Line U Stanford Express) or in San Jose (via Caltrain).

Stanford riders also have access to Amtrak's national rail network, via connections in San Jose and San Francisco