TRAVEL INFORMATION
location | airport | directions | parking | accommodations
Workshop Location: Wallenberg
Hall
Wallenberg Hall, also known as Building 160,
is located on the front of Stanford University's Main Quadrangle.
Visit http://www.stanford.edu/home/visitors/maps.html for
maps of the Stanford campus.
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Airport Information
The San Francisco Bay Area is served by three
major international airports: San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC),
and Oakland (OAK). Most major airlines fly into SFO and as the
area's primary airport, is also its busiest. SJC is closer to Stanford
and easier to negotiate than SFO. We do not recommend that you
fly into to OAK, as it located across the Bay from Stanford at
least a 50-minute drive away.
Airport Transportation
All major car rental companies rent cars from
the three airports. Call rental agencies for rates. Van services
are less expensive alternatives to taxis.
Van Services
Here are just two van services. There are several other operators available
in the airport shuttle areas of SFO and SJC airports. Reservations are not
required but recommended for transport from the airport to the Stanford area.
However, reservations are required for return to the airport.
South & East Bay Airport Shuttle (SFO and SCJ)
800.548.4664 or 408.559.9477
About $25.00 ($9.00/additional person) one-way to the Stanford area from SFO,
and $29.00 ($7.00/additional person) one-way to the Stanford area from SJC.
Pick-up is outside baggage claim.
Super Shuttle (SFO only)
415.558.8500 or 650.558.8500
About $26.00 ($8.00/additional person) one-way. Pick-up is upstairs on departure
level at marked locations. Runs 24-hours a day. Reservation required only on
return trip to the airport.
Taxi Service
You do not need a reservation for taxi service; taxis are abundant at the arrival
area of the airport. If you would like to reserve a cab in advance, you may
call Yellow Cab at 650.321.1234. Fares with
cab companies can run from $45 to $70 from SFO and SJC to the Stanford area;
ask the driver up front how much it will cost. To return to the airport,
you must make a reservation at least a couple of hours in advance of your
departure.
All prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.
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Driving Directions to
Wallenberg Hall
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Take U.S. 101 SOUTH (directions toward San Jose) and follow directions below.
From San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Take U.S. Highway 101 NORTH (directions toward San Francisco) and follow directions
below.
From Highway 101 North & South
Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero
turns into Galvez Street as it enters the university. Take Galvez until the
4-way stop, where you make a right onto Campus Drive. Continue on Campus
Drive and turn left onto Palm Drive. Palm Drive ends at the Oval, where you
can park in the metered spots. Wallenberg Hall is on the left side of the
front of the Quad.
From Highway 280 North & South
Exit Sand Hill Road east toward Stanford. Continue east, turning right at the
traffic light on Santa Cruz Avenue. Make an immediate left onto Junipero
Serra Boulevard. Turn left at the first stoplight, Campus Drive West. Continue
around Campus Drive West (past Medical Center) and turn right when you reach
Palm Drive. Palm Drive ends at the Oval, where you can park in the metered
spots. Wallenberg Hall is on the left side of the front of the Quad.
From El Camino Real
Exit El Camino Real at University Avenue. Turn toward the hills (away from
the center of Palo Alto). As you enter Stanford, University Avenue becomes
Palm Drive. Palm Drive ends at the Oval, where you can park in the metered
spots. Wallenberg Hall is on the left side of the front of the Quad.
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Campus Parking
We suggest that you park in the metered spots
around the Oval, which is at the end of Palm Drive (see directions
above). Drop a coin into your meter and you come up to Wallenberg
Hall to pick up your one-day parking pass from Adelaide Dawes.
As you enter the building, take the staircase at your left up the
second floor. Adelaide's office is to your left at the top of the
stairs. The parking pass will save you from having to feed the
meter all day.
For more detailed information about visitor parking on campus,
visit http://transportation.stanford.edu/parking_info/VisitorParking.shtml.
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Accommodations
Near Stanford University
Please make your reservations early as rooms
fill quickly for university events held during the academic year.
Locations are labeled on map (see next page) by number. We recommend
the following two places for cost and proximity considerations.
Please contact Lori Takeuchi (loritake@stanford.edu) if you would
like more options.
1. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
625 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650.328.2800
Fax: 650.324.9084
Special Rate $139 for 10/2 and 10/3. Ask for the Making SENS rate when making
reservations. http://www.starwood.com/sheraton/index.html
Across the street from Palm Drive (main) entrance to campus. Near downtown
Palo Alto shops and restaurants. A nice 15 to 20-minute walk to Wallenberg
Hall down Palm Drive.
2. Cowper Inn
705 Cowper Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650.327.4475
Fax: 650.329.1703
Price range: $100 - $150/night
http://www.cowperinn.com/
Bed & breakfast located in lively downtown Palo Alto, two miles from Stanford.
Close to good restaurants and shops.
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