Parking Near Stanford Station, Palo Alto
Where Can I Park for Stanford Station?
Palo Alto station is the nearest listed station, 0.6 mi away, or a 12-minute walk from the Alma Street station location. Caltrain parking information for Palo Alto station lists a $5.50 daily permit and an $82.50 monthly rate. Nearby options include a 0.7 mi driveway space for $2 a day and covered parking for $3 an hour.
- Address
- 1107 Alma Street
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 525 University Ave. Parking in Toronto, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Palo Alto station, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
Parking Near Palo Alto
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Parking at Stanford Station on Alma Street
Drivers using the rail network can use the Caltrain parking information for Palo Alto station instead, where a daily parking permit costs $5.50 through a ticket vending machine or the ParkMobile app (caltrain.com).
The Palo Alto Caltrain station listing gives that facility a total parking capacity of 389 spaces, including 380 standard spaces (vta.org). The listed rate is $5.50 per day, with a monthly rate of $82.50 (vta.org). These figures apply to the Palo Alto Caltrain facility rather than establishing parking arrangements at the Alma Street address.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Station
The nearby Parksy listings include a covered office-center space 0.7 mi away for $3 an hour, plus a driveway space at 525 University Ave. 0.7 mi away for $2 a day. The covered option suits drivers who want hourly parking near the station, while the daily space is better for a longer visit.
Two covered spaces 0.8 mi away cost $6 a day each, and a garage at 530 Lytton Avenue 0.8 mi away costs $3 an hour. The daily listings suit commuters leaving a vehicle for the day, while the hourly garage spaces suit shorter appointments or flexible trips. A private space in Menlo Park is 1.7 mi away for $50 a month, making it the longest-distance option for drivers seeking a monthly arrangement.
Street Parking Rules in Downtown Palo Alto
On weekdays, city-owned downtown Palo Alto parking lots are free for two hours, while downtown parking garages are free for three hours (paloalto.gov). Those limits make the city facilities more suitable for short errands than for a full rail commute.
The city information also distinguishes weekday parking from weekend arrangements, so drivers using streets or public facilities around the station need to match their stay to the applicable day and location. The published downtown guidance concerns city-owned lots and garages, rather than creating a blanket rule for every street near 1107 Alma Street (paloalto.gov).
Daily and Monthly Parking for Palo Alto Rail Commuters
Caltrain offers a daily parking permit for $5.50, purchased from a ticket vending machine or through the ParkMobile app (caltrain.com). The ParkMobile instructions for Stanford Stadium parking require the driver to note the parking space number and station zone before completing payment in the app (caltrain.com).
The Palo Alto Caltrain listing gives a monthly rate of $82.50 alongside the daily rate (vta.org). Stanford Medicine employees who work full time for 25 or more hours per week can use a Caltrain station parking permit valued at $82.50 for the Stanford Medicine Palo Alto Campus (stanfordmedicinetransportation.org). A monthly option is aimed at regular commuters, while the daily permit is more practical for occasional rail journeys.
Palo Alto Station Connections and Alternatives
Palo Alto station is the nearest listed station, 0.6 mi away, or a 12-minute walk from the Alma Street station location. From Palo Alto center, the station area is 0.8 mi away, placing the rail corridor within walking distance for some trips.
Stanford campus provides public-transit information for travel between Palo Alto Station and campus, including schedules and route maps through Stanford Parking and Transportation Services (ed.stanford.edu). Stanford also identifies visitor and hourly paid parking in designated areas across the Stanford and Stanford Redwood City campuses (transportation.stanford.edu). These campus facilities offer an alternative for drivers whose destination is Stanford rather than the station itself.
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* 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
Where Can I Park for Stanford Station?
Palo Alto station is the nearest listed station, 0.6 mi away, or a 12-minute walk from the Alma Street station location. Caltrain parking information for Palo Alto station lists a $5.50 daily permit and an $82.50 monthly rate. Nearby options include a 0.7 mi driveway space for $2 a day and covered parking for $3 an hour.
How Much Does Daily Parking Cost Near Stanford Station?
A Caltrain daily parking permit for Palo Alto station costs $5.50, purchased through a ticket vending machine or the ParkMobile app. A nearby driveway space at 525 University Ave. is listed at $2 a day and is 0.7 mi away. Two covered spaces 0.8 mi away cost $6 a day each.
Is Monthly Parking Available Near Stanford Station?
The Palo Alto Caltrain facility lists a monthly rate of $82.50, alongside its $5.50 daily rate. A private space in Menlo Park is also listed at $50 a month and is 1.7 mi away. The monthly options are aimed at regular commuters or drivers seeking a longer-term arrangement.
What Are the Hourly Parking Options Near Stanford Station?
A covered office-center space 0.7 mi away costs $3 an hour. A garage at 530 Lytton Avenue is 0.8 mi away and also costs $3 an hour. These hourly spaces suit shorter appointments or flexible trips, while daily listings are better for leaving a vehicle for the day.
How Long Is Downtown Palo Alto Parking Free?
On weekdays, city-owned downtown Palo Alto parking lots are free for two hours, while downtown parking garages are free for three hours. Those limits suit short errands better than a full rail commute. The city guidance distinguishes weekday parking from weekend arrangements and concerns city-owned lots and garages.
How Far Is Palo Alto Station From the Alma Street Station Location?
Palo Alto station is the nearest listed station, 0.6 mi away, or a 12-minute walk from the Alma Street station location. From Palo Alto center, the station area is 0.8 mi away. Stanford campus provides public-transit information for travel between Palo Alto Station and campus, including schedules and route maps.
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