Driving Directions to Tressider Union, Stanford University

From Highway 101 (coming from SFO or SJC): Exit Embarcadero Road, go west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street as it enters Stanford University. Stay in the left lane (at fork) and turn left at Campus Drive East. Follow Campus Drive East past Bonair Siding, Serra, Escondido, Bowdoin, Alvarado Row, and Salvatierra. Turn right on Mayfield. It will jog left, then immediately turn right into Lagunita Drive. You are now at L-39, the lot directly south of Tresidder Union (the largest visible building). Parking is monitored Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm; free after 4pm. Take the steps up to the second floor, walk down the open passage away from the parking lot, and you will come to Tresidder Lounge and the Accelerating Change Registration Desk. Welcome!

From Highway 280 (coming from the west): Exit Sand Hill Road, go east toward Stanford University. Continue east, turning right at the traffic light on Santa Cruz Avenue. Make an immediate left onto Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn left at the second stoplight, Campus Drive East. Continue around Campus Drive East past Campus Drive West/Links, past Contanza, then left on Mayfield. It will jog left, then immediately turn right into Lagunita Drive. You are now at L-39, the lot directly south of Tresidder Union (the largest visible building). Parking is monitored Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm; free after 4pm. Take the steps up to the second floor, walk down the open passage away from the parking lot, and you will come to Tresidder Lounge and the Accelerating Change Registration Desk. Welcome!

From El Camino Real: Go west on University Avenue, toward the hills (away from downtown Palo Alto). As you enter Stanford, University Avenue becomes Palm Drive. Proceed past one traffic light and turn left onto Campus Drive at the first stop sign. Follow Campus Drive East past Galvez, Bonair Siding, Serra, Escondido, Bowdoin, Alvarado Row, and Salvatierra Drives. Turn right on Mayfield. It will jog left, then immediately turn right into Lagunita Drive. You are now at L-39, the lot directly south of Tresidder Union (the largest visible building). Parking is monitored Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm; free after 4pm. Take the steps up to the second floor, walk down the open passage away from the parking lot, and you will come to Tresidder Lounge and the Accelerating Change Registration Desk. Welcome!

Maps

Stanford Parking & Circulation Map (PDF)

Stanford Transit & Vicinity Map (PDF)

Public Transportation to Tresidder Union

Local Airports to Tresidder Union

See the Stanford Visitors Maps page for additional maps and directions as required.


Parking

Parking at Lot L-39 (next to Tressider Union) is free on weekends and after 4pm Monday-Friday. Thus typical parking is free to attendees. Should you want to visit the campus prior to 4pm, L-39 parking machines accept coins or dollar bills.

Parking at the Sheraton is $9/day. There is free parking on Palo Alto streets two blocks east of the hotel.

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