Visitor Information
Directions and Parking: David and Joan Traitel Building
David and Joan Traitel Building of Hoover Institution
435 Lasuen Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6105
The David and Joan Traitel Building at the Hoover Institute is located at 435 Lasuen Mall, at the intersection of Campus Drive and Galvez Street on the Stanford University campus.
Stanford Parking and Transportation Services (PT&S) is available if you need assistance planning your trip. They can talk you through the best route—from your door to campus. Phone: 650.723.9362.
- Driving
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From Highway 101 North and South:
Driving: Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street as it enters the Stanford campus. Stay in the left lane through two roundabouts and continue toward the center of campus. Drive past Memorial Way. The Hoover Institution is at the southwest corner of Galvez Street and Jane Stanford Way.From Highway 280 North and South:
Driving: Exit Sand Hill Road east toward Stanford. Continue east past Juniper Serra Blvd, turning right on Stock Farm Road. Make a left onto Campus Drive and follow it past the Medical Center and across Palm Drive. Enter the roundabout and turn right onto Galvez Street. Drive past Memorial Way. The Hoover Institution is at the southwest corner of Galvez Street and Jane Stanford Way. - Public Transportation
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Caltrain is a commuter rail service that runs between Gilroy and San Francisco and the stop closest to Stanford Campus is the Palo Alto station. It is a 50-minute ride to San Francisco from Palo Alto. Phone: 800.660.4287.
The free Stanford shuttle, called the Marguerite, meets most trains at the Palo Alto Transit Center, 6:00 a.m. - 7: 45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Guests staying at the Sheraton Palo Alto can also access the shuttle at the transit center, located next to the hotel’s parking lot. Take Line Y (clockwise) which is available 6:10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., every 15 minutes. Take Line Y to the Serra Street at Encina Hall stop. Phone: 650.723.1754.
Parking Registration
Non-Stanford Visitor Parking
Visitor parking is available in designated Stanford campus areas. All visitor parking payments are contactless and managed through ParkMobile.
Vendor & Speaker Parking
Vendor & Speaker parking is available at Galvez Lot.
Please reach out to Annie Stevens at ays@stanford.edu to assist with registering your vehicle prior to arriving on campus.
Stanford Campus Resources
Wireless Access for Stanford Visitors
With the Stanford Visitor network, you can use the university's wireless network to access the Internet while on-campus.
Stanford Mobile App
The Stanford Mobile app allows you to explore campus dining options, upcoming events, featured news stories, campus and shuttle maps, and more at your fingertips.
Dining Options at Stanford
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided at the festival, but if you are interested in other dining options, Stanford offers over 30 dining options right on campus. Whether you crave Thai, Italian, or California cuisine, or just a sandwich and an espresso, be sure to schedule time for a meal during your campus visit.
