Public Transportation
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is located on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, California. It is approximately 40 miles south of San Francisco and 20 miles north of San Jose – and there are plenty of alternative transportation options for getting to and from the Medical Center.
For online commute planning assistance visit 511.org or Google Maps
Stanford Parking & Transportation Services (P&TS) provides the most complete and up-to-date information on:
- Using public transit or bicycling to reach Palo Alto/Stanford
- Connecting to free shuttles from transit stations and nearby stops to reach Stanford
Additionally, you may find drivers or passengers going your way through free public ridematching services: Zimride or 511. Stanford affiliates with a Stanford email address can find others at Stanford with whom to carpool or vanpool by using Stanford's free ride-matching services.
Hospital employees
Benefits-eligible Hospital employees are eligible to receive a Caltrain Go Pass and a VTA Eco Pass, which allow free unlimited travel on those transit systems. Visit the Parking & Transportation Services website for more information on the Go Pass/Eco Pass programs. Eligible Hospital employees are also encouraged to join the Stanford Commute Club. Commute Club members can earn up to $300 a year in Clean Air Cash or Carpool Credit, help reduce vehicle emissions, and enjoy the benefits of a less stressful commute. Learn more about the Commute Club.
Have a question or need help with parking or transportation? Call P&TS at (650) 723-9362.
For Stanford Hospital Guest Services, call (650) 498-3333.