Airports
Students generally fly into either San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). Both airports are about 20 miles (roughly 30 minutes by car) from campus. The San Jose airport is smaller, easier to navigate, and more accessible by public transportation. SFO, however, has all the advantages of a major international airport. While you might have longer waits at SFO, you’ll also have more flight options. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is another alternative. The drive can take over an hour, even without traffic. However, the airport does offer service from several low-cost carriers such as SkyBus and JetBlue.
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
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Door-to-door Vans |
Many door-to-door shared-ride van services can take you directly from the airport to campus. Reservations are optional. The vans serve on a walk up basis and pick up passengers on the departing/ticketing level from the roadway center island at all terminals. Vans typically cost around $25-35 for the first person and $6-10 for each additional rider. Be sure to ask the rate before you board. |
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Pre-arranged Vans |
If you have made reservations with a van service, you can arrange for your driver to meet you at courtyards 1 and 4 of the Domestic Terminal and Courtyards A and G of the International Terminal. |
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Taxis |
Taxis leave from designated zones outside of the baggage claim areas. Expect to pay around $80 for a trip to campus. |
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Rental Cars |
The AirTrain Blue Line will take you to the Rental Car Center. AirTrain is SFO’s fully-automated people mover; it operates 24 hours a day and has stations in every terminal. |
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Public Transportation |
From your terminal, take the AirTrain shuttle to the SFO Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station, located on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal. |
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You can also use the SamTrans bus system that serves the northern part of the Peninsula. Route KX will take you from SFO to the Stanford Shopping Center on El Camino, where the Marguerite A Line has a stop. |
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From San Jose International Airport (SJC) |
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Door-to-door Vans |
At Terminal A, shuttles leave from the Ground Transportation Center at the south end of Baggage Claim; follow the covered walkway. From Terminal C, turn left when you exit the baggage claim area, (it’s a short walk to the shuttles). Fares range from $30 to $40. Be sure to ask the rate before you board. |
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Taxis |
Taxis stationed outside of both terminals provide on-demand service. A trip to Stanford will cost between $40-$56. |
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Rental Cars |
All of the major rental car companies have offices within the airport’s Rental Car Center. A free Rental Car Shuttle stops at both terminals. |
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Public Transportation |
While less expensive, public transportation from the airport to Stanford requires several transfers and takes much longer than the private options listed above. |
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From Oakland International Airport (OAK) |
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Door-to-door Vans |
A number of shuttle services make pick-ups at Oakland Airport. Visit the airport’s website for a current listing. |
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Rental Cars |
Take the Rental Car Shuttle from your terminal to the Rental Car Center, where most major car rental companies maintain an office. Shuttles run every 10 minutes. |
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Public Transportation |
For a less expensive, and environmentally-friendly, way to get to Stanford: |
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Driving Directions
From Highway 101 North & South (including SFO and SJC) |
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From Highway 280 North & South |
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From the East Bay (including OAK) |
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From El Camino Real |
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