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Getting There: Location, Transportation & Parking

Location

Stanford@Porter Drive is located at 3145 Porter drive, just off Page Mill road in the Stanford Research Park.  The site is about a 10-15 minute drive from campus. 

Transportation

See Frequently Asked Questions on Parking and Transportation for more information

Local/Regional Transit Information

Includes Marguerite, SamTrans, Caltrain Deer Creek Shuttle, Dumbarton Express, VTA, etc.

Commute Tip for East Bay Residents

For East Bay Commuters coming to Porter, the Line U schedule is too tight to add stops at Porter Drive. One alternative these commuters might consider is the Dumbarton (DB) Express, which provides direct service between the East Bay and Stanford Research Park. The Dumbarton Express originates at the Union City BART station, also stopping at the Ardenwood Park & Ride Lot (where connections can be made with the Line U). In Research Park, the DB Express stops at the corner of Porter Drive and Hillview Ave, just a short walk from the new site on Porter Drive.

The Dumbarton Express runs quite frequently, with 12 trips from the East Bay in the morning and 14 return trips in the afternoon. Eligible Stanford employees ride the Dumbarton Express for free with the VTA Eco Pass. More information about the
Dumbarton Express, including a link to our East Bay/Stanford Transit Guide, can be found at Parking & Transportation Services' Bay Area Transit page.

Marguerite Shuttle Service

Stanford@ Porter drive is served currently by two Marguerite Routes – Hillview/VA and Arastradero.  Beginning in June 2008, there will be direct Marguerite service between the University Avenue Caltrain station and 3145 Porter Drive.

Bicycling

The main campus is about two miles from the Porter Drive site, and Caltrain's California Avenue Station is about two miles.  For those able to ride this distance, using a bike to commute or travel to campus or lunch is a good option, especially when the weather is nice. The Porter Drive site will include bicycle lockers, bicycle racks, and showers in the fitness area. The following links will help you plan a trip by bike or walking:

Charter Services

If you have a large group of people who need to travel to campus or other destinations, contact Stanford's charter services office to charter a bus at below-market rates.

For questions or additional transportation needs, visit Stanford's Parking & Transportation website:  http://transportation.stanford.edu.  You can reach their office by calling 650.723.9362 or sending email to transportation@stanford.edu.

Alternative Transportation

Consider using alternative transportation to commute to and from work.  Eligible employees receive free passes to ride Caltrain, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) buses, express buses, and light rail, and the Dumbarton Express.  In addition, all Stanford employees and students receive free transit on the Line U Stanford Express to commute from the East Bay to Stanford.  Just show your Stanford identification to board the Line U for free.

The Stanford Marguerite shuttle provides local connections to all of these transit services, to Palo Alto, and to off-campus locations.

One-on-One Transportation Counseling

Need help planning your alternative commute or a local trip, such as going to a specific campus location or to the airport? Contact Parking & Transportation Services at commuteclub@stanford.edu, and they can put together a customized alternative transportation plan for you.

Commute Club

The Commute Club will be available to Porter-Drive employees. The details
for implementing the program are in progress and will be announced as
information becomes available.

Commute Club members receive up to $234 a year in Clean Air Cash or Carpool Credit, 12 free hourly car rental vouchers, member gifts, entry into prize drawings, and more.  Stanford vanpools also receive a $200 a month subsidy. 

See if you are eligible to join the Commute Club today! 

Parking

Currently, parking at Stanford's Porter Drive site is free. However, you must have a Stanford Porter Drive parking permit to park at this site.  Contact your building manager for a complimentary parking permit.

For visiting the main campus, there are two types of service-vehicle permits available to departments  housed at Porter Drive. These permits can be purchased by the month or academic year.

Business "A" Permits (consultants, auditors, or similar services)
This permit allows you to park in "A" and "C" spaces in regular commuter
lots. See the Parking and Circulation Map for the locations of these areas.

Off-site Service Vehicle (OSV) Permits:
These permits allow you to park in stalls designated for "Service Vehicles"
along with "A", "C", “Resident,” and metered spaces. They are NOT valid in
spaces marked "Special Area Permit."

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