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Wheelchair Rental

Prices range from $15-$40/weekend and wheelchairs need to be picked up from the vendor. Any prices quoted are current as of our last information update from the vendor. Please call the vendor to ensure accurate pricing information.

Numotion

(408) 522-1200
610 N. Pastoria Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Website

Jefferson Plaza Pharmacy

(650) 366-3784
3137 Jefferson Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
Website

Bowman Medical Supply

(650) 654-5525
1200 Industrial Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070


Golf Cart Rental

Prices range from $150-$250/weekend, including pick up and delivery. For a listing of local electric golf cart suppliers and information regarding the operation of a golf cart while on campus, please contact the D&A Office.


Wheelchair Accessible Car/Van Rental

Any prices quoted are current as of our last information update from the vendor. Please call the vendor to ensure accurate pricing information.

Wheelchair Getaways

National number: (800) 642-2042
SF Bay Area number: (800) 638-1912
$110/day, $665/week (includes 100 mi./day free, $0.31/mi. thereafter)
Pick-up and delivery available. Call for more details.
corporate@wheelchairgetaways.com
Website

Mobility Works

(877) 275-4915
$120/day, $665/week (includes 100 mi./day free, $0.25/mi. thereafter)
Pick-up and delivery rates vary. Call for more details.
Website

Wheelers

(800) 456-1371
info@wheelersvanrentals.com
Website

Access Options, Inc.

(877) 358-6722
Website


On Campus Public Transportation:

Marguerite Shuttle

Marguerite is Stanford's free public shuttle service (no ID required). The main shuttle lines traverse the campus Monday - Friday all year (except University holidays). All buses are wheelchair accessible and have bike racks.

(650) 723-9362

DisGo Cart Service

DisGothe free Disability Golf Cart service, is operated by the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) and is available to all members of the Stanford community (faculty, staff and students) with a disability (including temporary) or medical condition that makes it difficult to travel around campus. Visit the DisGo website for additional information and instructions on how to make reservation requests. Requests should be made at least one business day in advance before 3:00pm. DisGo currently has two 4-seat golf carts and one wheelchair accessible golf cart.
(650) 725-2484 (for requests)
(650) 723-1066 (for more information)

5-SURE Escort Service

5-SURE is a free, on-call radio-dispatched golf cart escort service for anyone in the Stanford community who feels unsafe traveling around campus at night. It operates 7 days a week during the academic year, from 9:00pm - 1:45am, while classes are in session (Fall, Winter and Spring quarters ONLY).

(650) 725-SURE or (650) 725-7873


Off Campus Public Transportation:

Yellow Checker Cab

Yellow Checker Cab has wheelchair lift-equipped vans available. Prices vary based on mileage, time of day, wait time, etc., and 24-hours advance notice is preferred, but not mandatory. The driver is equipped with a pager if the pickup times are difficult to determine.
(408) 777-7777 or (650) 999-9999

Serra Yellow Cab

Serra Yellow Cab has a wheelchair accessible van available and offers a 10% discount for seniors and people with disabilities in San Mateo County.
(650) 991-2345

Outreach Paratransit of Santa Clara County

Outreach Paratransit users must apply for services, must have a doctor's certification as verification of disability, and must participate in a phone interview. Transportation is available at all times, except between 2-5am, 7 days/week and reservations require 24-hours advance notice; cancellation requires a minimum of 2 hours in advance, or fee will be incurred.
Voice: (408) 436-2865 (enrollment information)
Voice: (408) 436-4860 (scheduling office)
TTY: (408) 436-0155

Redi-Wheels

Redi-Wheels is a transportation service for people with disabilities who cannot independently use the regular SamTrans bus service. Redi-Wheels services San Mateo county and the City of Palo Alto. RediCoast services San Mateo County coastside. Each one-way trip costs $3.75. Transportation is available 7 days/week, including holidays, 5:30am-midnight, and up to 24 hours in some areas. 24-hours advance notice for reservations is encouraged.
Voice: (800) 660-4287
TTY: (650) 508-6448


Airport Transportation:

BayPorter Express

When you call BayPorter Express, ask the reservation agent for a wheelchair accessible van. For optimal availability, reservations are encouraged 2-3 days in advance of travel. It is $95/trip from Stanford to SFO (does not serve SJC). A private van accommodates up to seven passengers.
(877) 467-1800 (toll free in Bay Area)
(415) 467-1800

SuperShuttle

When you call SuperShuttle, ask the reservation agent for a wheelchair accessible van. Reservations will be taken at any time; however, for optimal availability, reservations are encouraged up to a week in advance. It is $26/passenger from Stanford to SFO and $10 per additional person in the party.
(408) 558-9500 or (650) 558-8500

Caltrain 

Caltrain has a wheelchair accessible train and provides rail service between San Francisco and San Jose, with weekday commute hour service to Gilroy.
(800) 660-4287

SamTrans 

SamTrans has a wheelchair accessible bus and the San Mateo County Transit District provides SamTrans bus service throughout San Mateo County and into parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto.
Voice: (800) 660-4287
TTY: (650) 508-6448


Parking and Enforcement Information

Disability Parking: If you have a state issued (any state) disability parking placard or plate, you may park in the following parking spaces on campus:

  • Designated blue disability parking spaces
  • Service vehicle spaces (posted time limit may apply)
  • Commuter ("A" or "C") and residential permit spaces
  • Metered/visitor pay parking spaces, with the exception of:
    • Li Ka Shing Center/Beckman lot (L-15): "Pay-by-space-number" is enforced at specific parking spaces

Stanford does not issue disability parking permits.

DMV application for disabled person placard or plates

Local DMV

(800) 777-0133
300 Brewster Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Stanford University Department of Public Safety

(650) 723-9633 (for parking citations)

Hospitals  (Palo Alto)

Palo Alto Police Department
(650) 329-2542 (for parking citations)

Parking Enforcement Palo Alto Dispatch

(650) 329-2413 (to request parking enforcement)

Maintenance Customer Service

(650) 723-2281 (regarding potholes, debris, tree branches, etc.)
Also for inappropriately parked or driven vehicles, Stanford or off-campus vendors.


Wheelchair Accessible Hotels

Listed below are wheelchair accessible hotels near Stanford University. Please contact the vendor to ensure accurate pricing information. To make an update, please contact the D&A Office with the name of the hotel and suggested change.

  • All phone numbers are within the (650) area code
  • Address abbreviations: PA = Palo Alto, MP = Menlo Park, RC = Redwood City, MV = Mountain View
  • Distance refers to miles from Stanford University
HOTEL PHONE ADDRESS RATE FEATURES DISTANCE
American Inn 961-6720 1012 W. El Camino Real, MV  $75 roll in shower 4 miles
Best Inn 369-1731 1090 El Camino Real, RC  $80 tub with bars 5 miles
Best Western Executive Suites 366-5794 25 Fifth Avenue, RC  $149 tub with bars 3 miles
Best Western Inn 321-8772 15 El Camino Real, MP $129 tub with bars 1 mile
Best Western Inn 366-3808 316 El Camino Real, RC  $89 tub with bars 6 miles
Best Western Mountain View 962-9912 2300 El Camino Real, MV  $125 roll in shower 4 miles
Cabaña Palo Alto 857-0787 4290  El Camino Real, PA  $149 roll in shower with bench 3 miles
Comfort Inn 967-7888 1561 El Camino Real, MV  $95 tub with bars, removable shower head 5 miles
Coronet Motel 326-1081 2455 El Camino Real, PA  $99 roll in shower >1 mile
Courtyard By Marriott 941-9900 4320 El Camino Real, Los Altos  $129 roll in shower 3 miles
Creekside Inn 493-2411 3400 El Camino Real, PA  $239 roll in shower 2 miles
Crestview Hotel 966-8848 901 E. El Camino Real, MV  $79 tub with bars, removable shower head 9 miles
Days Inn 493-4222 4238 El Camino Real, PA  $69 tub with bars 3 miles
Four Seasons Silicon Valley 566-1200 2050 University Ave., East PA  $199 roll in shower 2.5 miles
Garden Court Hotel 322-9000 520 Cowper Street, PA  $239 roll in shower with seat 1 mile
Holiday Inn Express 366-2000 2834 El Camino Real, MP  $160 roll in shower removable shower head 4 miles
Homestead Village Studios 962-1500 190 El Camino Real, MV  $87 roll in shower, tub with bars, kitchen  8 miles
Hotel Aria 559-9115 2700 W. El Camino Real, MV  $109 roll in shower 3 miles
Hotel Keen 327-2775 425 High St. (off Lytton) PA  $125 roll in shower 1 mile
Mermaid Inn Motel 323-9481 727 El Camino Real, MP  $72 tub with bars, removable shower head 2 miles
Pacific Hotel Lodge 965-0585 64 W. El Camino Real, MV  $74 roll in shower, jacuzzi/tub with bars 8 miles
Pacific Inn 368-1495 2610 El Camino Real, RC  $69 roll in shower, tub with bars 4 miles
Quality Inn 493-2760 3901 El Camino Real, PA  $85 roll in shower 2 miles
Ramada Inn 967-6856 55 Fairchild Drive, MV  $79 roll in shower 7 miles
Red Cottage 326-9010 1704 El Camino Real, MP  $129 tub with bars 2 miles
Residence Inn 559-7890 4460 W. El Camino Real, Los Altos  $149 roll in shower 3 miles
Residence Inn 940-1300 1854 El Camino Real, MV  $199 roll in shower, tub with bars, kitchen 5 miles
Rosewood Sand Hill 561-1500 2825 Sand Hill Road, MP  $250 roll in shower 2 miles
San Antonio Inn 948-1036 2650 El Camino Real, MV  $69 roll in shower 3 miles
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel 328-2800 625 El Camino Real, PA  $129 roll in shower <1 mile
Sky Ranch Motel 493-7221 4234 El Camino Real, PA  $75 roll in shower, tub with bars 3 miles
Stanford Guest House 926-2800 2575 Sand Hill Road, MP  $109 roll in shower, tub with bars <1 mile
Stanford Motor Inn 493-3153 3305 El Camino Real, PA  $79 tub with bars 2 miles
Stanford Park Hotel 322-1234 100 El Camino Real, MP  $279 roll in shower, tub with bars 1 mile
Stanford Terrace Inn 857-0333 531 Stanford Avenue, PA  $189 roll in shower with seat 1 mile
Super 8 Motel 493-9085 3200 El Camino Real, PA  $95 tub with bars 2 miles
Westin Palo Alto 321-4422 675 El Camino Real, PA  $159 roll in shower .5 mile
Zen Hotel 493-4492 4164 El Camino Real, PA  $99 tub with bars 2.4 miles

*last updated 02/12

For additional wheelchair accessible hotels


Stanford University Medical Center: Disability Services & Aids

Security Dispatch

The Stanford University Medical Center provides equal access to its programs and services to persons with disabilities through the maintenance of equipment for loan to patients.
(650) 723-7222

Guest Services

An interpreter service at Stanford Hospital & Clinics provides highly trained staff interpreters, including ASL interpreters.
(650) 723-6940
ASL@stanfordmed.org

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford

Sign language interpreters are available at Stanford's children's hospital. Please call the Interpreter Services Department at the number below to request a translator.
(650) 497-8371