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Directions and Parking

 Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
326 Galvez Street
Stanford, CA 94305

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The Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center is located at 326 Galvez Street. It is located on the corner of Campus Drive and Galvez Street, and can be found across the street from the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation.

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

From Highway 101 North and South:
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 and continue through the first roundabout onto campus. If parking at Galvez Lot, shortly after the roundabout there will be an electronic sign displaying the entrance to Galvez Lot parking, which will be on your right. After you park, head towards the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center which is located across the street from the Galvez Lot on the corner of Campus Drive and Galvez Street.

From Highway 280 North and South:
Exit 280 at Sand Hill Road, heading east. Make a right turn onto Santa Cruz Avenue, then turn left onto Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn left at the second stoplight, Campus Drive East. Continue around Campus Drive East until you reach the roundabout for Campus Drive and Galvez Street. Go through the roundabout and exit left onto Campus Drive, and shortly thereafter turn left into the Galvez Lot if you plan to park there. After you park, head towards the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center which is located across the street from the Galvez Lot on the corner of Campus Drive and Galvez Street.

Public Transportation

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.

The free Stanford shuttle, called the Marguerite, meets most trains at the Palo Alto Transit Center, 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 pm, 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. To reach the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, take Line Y (clockwise) and exit the Marguerite at the third stop (for Campus Drive @ Koret Plaza).

To return to the Palo Alto Transit Center, take Line X. The nearest stop is located at the Visitor Center, across the street from the Alumni Center.

Parking

To ensure a hassle-free parking experience, we highly recommend arriving early to secure your parking spot.

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.