Access, Mobility and Transportation Resources

• Wheelchair Rental
• Golf Cart Rental
• Wheelchair Accessible Car/Van Rental
• On Campus Public Transportation
• Off Campus Public Transportation
• Airport Transportation
• Parking and Enforcement Information
• Wheelchair Accessible Hotels
• Short-Term Housing
• Stanford University Medical Center: Disability Services & Aids

Wheelchair Rental

Prices range from $15-$40/weekend and wheelchairs need to be picked up from the vendor. Any prices quoted are current as of our last information update from the vendor. Please call the vendor to ensure accurate pricing information.

Numotion

(408) 522-1200
610 N. Pastoria Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Website

Jefferson Plaza Pharmacy

(650) 366-3784
3137 Jefferson Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
Website

Bowman Medical Supply

(650) 654-5525
1200 Industrial Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070

Golf Cart Rental

Prices range from $150-$250/weekend, including pick up and delivery. For a listing of local electric golf cart suppliers and information regarding the operation of a golf cart while on campus, please contact the D&A Office.

Wheelchair Accessible Car/Van Rental

Any prices quoted are current as of our last information update from the vendor. Please call the vendor to ensure accurate pricing information.

Wheelchair Getaways

National number: (800) 642-2042
SF Bay Area number: (800) 638-1912
$110/day, $665/week (includes 100 mi./day free, $0.31/mi. thereafter)
Pick-up and delivery available. Call for more details.
corporate@wheelchairgetaways.com
Website

Mobility Works

(877) 275-4915
$120/day, $665/week (includes 100 mi./day free, $0.25/mi. thereafter)
Pick-up and delivery rates vary. Call for more details.
Website

Wheelers

(800) 456-1371
info@wheelersvanrentals.com
Website

Access Options, Inc.

(877) 358-6722
Website

On Campus Public Transportation:

Marguerite Shuttle

Marguerite is Stanford's free public shuttle service (no ID required). The main shuttle lines traverse the campus Monday - Friday all year (except University holidays). All buses are wheelchair accessible and have bike racks.

(650) 723-9362

• View Marguerite route maps and schedules
• View live Marguerite map

DisGo Cart Service

DisGo, the free Disability Golf Cart service, is operated by the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) and is available to all members of the Stanford community (faculty, staff and students) with a disability (including temporary) or medical condition that makes it difficult to travel around campus. Visit the DisGo website for additional information and instructions on how to make reservation requests. Requests should be made at least one business day in advance before 3:00pm. DisGo currently has two 4-seat golf carts and one wheelchair accessible golf cart.
(650) 725-2484 (for requests)
(650) 723-1066 (for more information)

5-SURE Escort Service

5-SURE is a free, on-call radio-dispatched golf cart escort service for anyone in the Stanford community who feels unsafe traveling around campus at night. It operates 7 days a week during the academic year, from 9:00pm - 1:45am, while classes are in session (Fall, Winter and Spring quarters ONLY).

(650) 725-SURE or (650) 725-7873

Off Campus Public Transportation:

Yellow Checker Cab

Yellow Checker Cab has wheelchair lift-equipped vans available. Prices vary based on mileage, time of day, wait time, etc., and 24-hours advance notice is preferred, but not mandatory. The driver is equipped with a pager if the pickup times are difficult to determine.
(408) 777-7777 or (650) 999-9999

Serra Yellow Cab

Serra Yellow Cab has a wheelchair accessible van available and offers a 10% discount for seniors and people with disabilities in San Mateo County.
(650) 991-2345

Outreach Paratransit of Santa Clara County

Outreach Paratransit users must apply for services, must have a doctor's certification as verification of disability, and must participate in a phone interview. Transportation is available at all times, except between 2-5am, 7 days/week and reservations require 24-hours advance notice; cancellation requires a minimum of 2 hours in advance, or fee will be incurred.
Voice: (408) 436-2865 (enrollment information)
Voice: (408) 436-4860 (scheduling office)
TTY: (408) 436-0155

Redi-Wheels

Redi-Wheels is a transportation service for people with disabilities who cannot independently use the regular SamTrans bus service. Redi-Wheels services San Mateo county and the City of Palo Alto. RediCoast services San Mateo County coastside. Each one-way trip costs $3.75. Transportation is available 7 days/week, including holidays, 5:30am-midnight, and up to 24 hours in some areas. 24-hours advance notice for reservations is encouraged.
Voice: (800) 660-4287
TTY: (650) 508-6448

Airport Transportation:

BayPorter Express

When you call BayPorter Express, ask the reservation agent for a wheelchair accessible van. For optimal availability, reservations are encouraged 2-3 days in advance of travel. It is $95/trip from Stanford to SFO (does not serve SJC). A private van accommodates up to seven passengers.
(877) 467-1800 (toll free in Bay Area)
(415) 467-1800

SuperShuttle

When you call SuperShuttle, ask the reservation agent for a wheelchair accessible van. Reservations will be taken at any time; however, for optimal availability, reservations are encouraged up to a week in advance. It is $26/passenger from Stanford to SFO and $10 per additional person in the party.
(408) 558-9500 or (650) 558-8500

Caltrain 

Caltrain has a wheelchair accessible train and provides rail service between San Francisco and San Jose, with weekday commute hour service to Gilroy.
(800) 660-4287

• For schedules, maps and fares
• Plan your portal to portal trip

SamTrans 

SamTrans has a wheelchair accessible bus and the San Mateo County Transit District provides SamTrans bus service throughout San Mateo County and into parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto.
Voice: (800) 660-4287
TTY: (650) 508-6448

• Schedules, maps and fares
• Plan your portal to portal trip

Parking and Enforcement Information

Disability Parking: If you have a state issued (any state) disability parking placard, you may park in any MARKED space including special permit (A & C), metered, as well as the blue disability parking spaces. Stanford does not issue disability parking permits.

DMV Disabled Parking Permit Form

Local DMV

(800) 777-0133
300 Brewster Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Stanford University Department of Public Safety

(650) 723-9633 (for parking citations)

Hospitals  (Palo Alto)

Palo Alto Police Department
(650) 329-2542 (for parking citations)

Parking Enforcement Palo Alto Dispatch

(650) 329-2413 (to request parking enforcement)

Maintenance Customer Service

(650) 723-2281 (regarding potholes, debris, tree branches, etc.)
Also for inappropriately parked or driven vehicles, Stanford or off-campus vendors.

Wheelchair Accessible Hotels

Listed below are wheelchair accessible hotels near Stanford University. Please contact the vendor to ensure accurate pricing information. To make an update, please contact the D&A Office with the name of the hotel and suggested change.

• All phone numbers are within the (650) area code
• Address abbreviations: PA = Palo Alto, MP = Menlo Park, RC = Redwood City, MV = Mountain View
• Distance refers to miles from Stanford University

*last updated 02/12

For additional wheelchair accessible hotels

Stanford University Medical Center: Disability Services & Aids

Security Dispatch

The Stanford University Medical Center provides equal access to its programs and services to persons with disabilities through the maintenance of equipment for loan to patients.
(650) 723-7222

Guest Services

An interpreter service at Stanford Hospital & Clinics provides highly trained staff interpreters, including ASL interpreters.
(650) 723-6940
ASL@stanfordmed.org

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford

Sign language interpreters are available at Stanford's children's hospital. Please call the Interpreter Services Department at the number below to request a translator.
(650) 497-8371