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Resources for international students 2006/07

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Bus Services

    • The Stanford Marguerite Shuttle- This shuttle service is open to students as well as the public, and is free all year round. The service is the main campus transport. Maps and timetables are available at Tresidder Union and at Transportation Programs and online. For more information call (650) 723-9362 or visit the Marguerite web site.

    • Santa Clara County Transit System- Operates throughout Santa Clara County (including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, San Jose, and cities further south). Maps and schedules are available at the Tresidder Information Desk. Exact change is required because bus drivers do not carry change. If you commute by bus regularly, a one-month pass for unlimited rides is a wise purchase. For more information, call (800) 894-9908 or visit their website.

    • SamTrans (San Mateo County)- Provides a network of north-south bus service on the Peninsula north of Page Mill Road in Palo Alto. The nearby bus stops are located on El Camino Real opposite the Stanford Shopping Center, at Galvez Street, at Serra Street, and between Stanford Avenue and California Avenue. SamTrans bus KX will take you to the San Francisco Airport and to downtown San Francisco. Schedules are available at the Tresidder Information Desk. For more information call (800) 660-4287 or visit their website.

 

CalTrain

Provides train service between San Jose and San Francisco and cities along that route. Fares are higher than bus fares. Train schedules and fare information can be obtained at the CalTrain station in Palo Alto (Alma Street at University), and at Tresidder union. For further information, call (800) 660-4287 or visit their website.

 

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

Provides train service between San Francisco International Airport and cities along their East Bay route. BART connects with CalTrain at SFO. Fares are higher than bus fares. Train schedules and fare information can be obtained at their many stations. For further information, call (650) 992-2278 or visit their website.

 

Taxis

Taxis can be found at the CalTrain station or can be called to your home by phone (taxis do not cruise in this area). Local companies are listed in the telephone directory. Local fares are approximately $3.50 per mile and flat rates to/from SFO are around $40. All fares are subject to change. Most taxis have meters, but if not, the fare should be determined in advance.

 

Transportation to the Airport

    • Airport Commuter Service at (888) 876-1777, offers a private limousine service to or from the San Francisco airport. You must make reservations for this service in advance.

    • South and East Bay Airport Shuttle at (800) 548-4664 (from SFO) or (408) 499-2691 (from SJ) offers minivan service to or from the San Jose Airport, and the San Francisco Airport. (NOTE: SFO to Stanford is 22.00 dollars for the first person and 9 for each additional, and 26 dollars is the price from San Jose to Stanford.)

    • Super Shuttle (800) 258-3826 or (650) 558-8500 offers a 24 hour door-to-door service. Reservations two days in advance recommended and can be made on their website. Major credit cards or cash accepted on board.

With CalTrain you can go up to Millbrae station and take the BART connection to the San Francisco airport. The connection takes approximately 10 minutes and costs $1.50. SamTrans bus KX will take you from the Stanford Shopping Center to the San Francisco Airport. See the SamTrans section above.