--- description: Stanford University parking requires a permit or payment. Find visitor spaces, a $50 a month option 1.1 mi away, and Stanford station 1.1 mi away. title: Parking Near Stanford University, Palo Alto | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-stanford-university-palo-alto-f2c54c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Stanford University, Palo Alto Landmark Parking · Palo Alto, California · Stanford University Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 450 Jane Stanford Way [Airport Parking (SJC)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/sjc) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/palo-alto) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/palo-alto) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/palo-alto) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/palo-alto) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/palo-alto) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/palo-alto) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/palo-alto) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/palo-alto) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/palo-alto) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/palo-alto) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/palo-alto) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/palo-alto) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/palo-alto) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/palo-alto) What Parking Options Are Available for Stanford University? Driving to Stanford University requires a parking permit or visitor parking payment, depending on your affiliation. Visitors should use designated VISITOR spaces, including those at Tresidder Union Parking Lot, marked L-39. Parksy lists a $50 a month space in Menlo Park, 1.1 mi away, plus hourly and daily options 1.6 mi away. Listen to article 4:53 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Searching for Private Parking in Menlo Park, CA!, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
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Stanford station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
## Parking Near Palo Alto [Searching for Private Parking in Menlo Park, CA! $50.00/mo 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/menlo-park/searching-private-parking-menlo-park-ca-4396) [Secure Covered Parking at Palo Alto Office Center $3.00/hr 1.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/palo-alto/secure-covered-parking-at-palo-alto-office-center-130480) [Convenient 525 University Ave. Parking in Toronto $2.00/day 1.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/toronto/convenient-525-university-ave-parking-in-toronto-137582) [530 Lytton Avenue Garage - Premium Palo Alto Parking $3.00/hr 1.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/palo-alto/530-lytton-avenue-garage-premium-palo-alto-parking-130393) [Affordable Covered Parking in Palo Alto, CA $6.00/day 1.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/palo-alto/affordable-covered-parking-in-palo-alto-ca-135264) [Secure Covered Parking Garage in Palo Alto, CA $6.00/day 1.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/palo-alto/secure-covered-parking-garage-in-palo-alto-ca-135265) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Stanford University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-stanford-university-palo-alto-f2c54c.webp) Stanford University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking on the Stanford Campus Driving to Stanford requires either a parking permit or payment for visitor parking, with the permitted location and payment method depending on your affiliation (transportation.stanford.edu). The campus is at 450 Jane Stanford Way in Stanford, near Palo Alto, so visitors should choose visitor-designated spaces rather than assuming a student or staff area is available. Stanford’s Transportation department is the official campus parking operator and says everyone pays to park on campus, including students, staff, faculty, hospital employees, and visitors (transportation.stanford.edu). The Tresidder Union Parking Lot, marked L-39 on the campus map, is at the corner of Mayfield Avenue and Lagunita Drive, with parking restricted to spaces designated VISITOR (stanfordadvising.my.site.com). ## When Stanford Parking Is Hardest to Find Parking demand rises around university activity, particularly during term time, campus events, and open days. Visitors heading to Stanford for a scheduled event should allow time to reach an approved visitor area, because campus payment and location rules apply to every driver (transportation.stanford.edu). Stanford states that everyone pays to park on campus, while the university’s visitor guidance directs drivers to designated visitor spaces rather than general areas (transportation.stanford.edu; stanfordadvising.my.site.com). Street parking near the campus can therefore be especially difficult during busy university periods, when event traffic competes with ordinary student and staff demand. Show map of Palo Alto ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near Stanford The closest listed Parksy option is a monthly private parking space in Menlo Park, 1.1 mi away, priced at $50 a month. It suits a student or staff member who needs a longer-term alternative to daily campus parking. A covered garage on Lytton Avenue is 1.6 mi away at $3 an hour, while covered office-center parking 1.6 mi away is also $3 an hour. Three further listed spaces are 1.6 mi away: a covered parking space in Palo Alto at $6 a day, a secure covered parking garage in Palo Alto at $6 a day, and a space at 525 University Ave. priced at $2 a day. The daily options are practical for visitors or occasional campus trips, while the hourly spaces suit shorter appointments. The 525 University Ave. listing is described as being in Toronto, so it is not a suitable local option for Stanford. ## Rail and Walking Access to Stanford Stanford station is the nearest station to the campus, at 1.1 mi away and a 22-minute walk. The station offers a useful alternative for students, staff, and visitors who would rather avoid campus parking requirements, particularly during busy university periods. The campus address is 450 Jane Stanford Way in Stanford, near Palo Alto, and Palo Alto center is 1.8 mi away. Show street view near Stanford University ## Sources - [Stanford University website](https://stanford.edu) - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Parking at Stanford](https://transportation.stanford.edu/parking-stanford) - [Transportation](https://transportation.stanford.edu/) - [Why Does Stanford Charge for Parking?](https://transportation.stanford.edu/news/why-does-stanford-charge-parking) - [Directions & Parking](https://stanfordadvising.my.site.com/OAE/s/directions) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What Parking Options Are Available for Stanford University? Driving to Stanford University requires a parking permit or visitor parking payment, depending on your affiliation. Visitors should use designated VISITOR spaces, including those at Tresidder Union Parking Lot, marked L-39. Parksy lists a $50 a month space in Menlo Park, 1.1 mi away, plus hourly and daily options 1.6 mi away. ### Do I Need a Permit to Park at Stanford University? Driving to Stanford University requires either a parking permit or payment for visitor parking. The permitted location and payment method depend on your affiliation. Stanford’s Transportation department says everyone pays to park on campus, including students, staff, faculty, hospital employees, and visitors. ### Where Can Visitors Park on Campus? Visitors should choose visitor-designated spaces rather than assuming a student or staff area is available. Tresidder Union Parking Lot, marked L-39 on the campus map, is at the corner of Mayfield Avenue and Lagunita Drive. Parking there is restricted to spaces designated VISITOR. ### When Is Stanford Parking Hardest to Find? Parking demand rises during term time, campus events, and open days. Drivers heading to a scheduled event should allow time to reach an approved visitor area because campus payment and location rules apply to every driver. Street parking can be especially difficult when event traffic competes with student and staff demand. ### What Parksy Parking Is Closest to Stanford? The closest listed Parksy option is a monthly private parking space in Menlo Park, 1.1 mi away, priced at $50 a month. A covered garage on Lytton Avenue and covered office-center parking are each 1.6 mi away at $3 an hour. Daily options 1.6 mi away include spaces priced at $6 a day. ### Can I Take the Train and Walk to Campus? Stanford station is the nearest station to the campus, at 1.1 mi away and a 22-minute walk. It offers an alternative for students, staff, and visitors who would rather avoid campus parking requirements, particularly during busy university periods. 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