Access, Mobility and Transportation Resources

• Wheelchair Rental
• Golf Cart Rental
• Wheelchair Accessible Car/Van Rental
• Personal Mobility Devices
• 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 & Other Personal Mobility Device Rental

Below are local vendors who rent wheelchairs, scooters, other mobility devices and medical equipment.  The prices and length of rentals vary and rentals may need to be picked up from the vendor. Please call the vendor directly to ensure accurate pricing and rental information.

Numotion

(408) 522-1200
610 N. Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Visit Numotion website

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.

Mobility Works

(877) 275-4915
$130/day, $600/5 days (includes 100 mi./day free, $0.25/mi. thereafter)
Pick-up and delivery rates vary. Call for more details.
Visit Mobility Works website

Accessible Vans of America

(866) 224-1750
Visit Accessible Vans of America website

Access Options, Inc.

(888) 593-8175
Visit Access Options, Inc. 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

Disability Golf (DisGo) Cart Service

DisGo is a complimentary curb-to-curb transportation service managed by Stanford Transportation. If you are an eligible student, staff or faculty member with a disability or medical condition, DisGo can provide travel between core campus locations with a vehicle that will accommodate your needs. Wheelchair accessible golf cart available upon request. NOTE: Registration and approval by the Diversity & Access Office is required prior to utilizing Stanford Access. 
(415) 404-1059 (for requests) - Advanced reservations are encouraged for guaranteed service.
(650) 724-9339 (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).
 Wheelchair accessible golf cart available upon request.
(650) 725-SURE or (650) 725-7873

Off Campus Transportation:

Yellow Checker Cab

Yellow Checker Cab has wheelchair lift-equipped vans available through an affiliated service LifeRides. 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 (408) 828-4663

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

Enterprise

Enterprise provides a range of Adaptive Driving Devices for their customers with disabilities including hand controls, left foot accelerators, spinner knobs, and pedal extenders. Such devices are available at no additional charge. They may require up to 2-3 business days notice for vehicles equipped with Adaptive Driving Devices depending on the location of the branch where such a vehicle is requested. However, at certain major airport locations, vehicles equipped with Adaptive Driving Devices may be available with as little as 8-24 hours advance notice. Contact them directly to inquire.
(866) 225-4284

Uber

The Uber app provides affordable rides in wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV), where available. Riders who use motorized wheelchairs or scooters can in certain cities request a ride in a WAV. WAV driver-partners are certified by a third party in safely driving and assisting people with disabilities. Visit this Uber page for more information.

Lyft 

The Lyft app allows passengers with accessibility needs to enable Access Mode. In certain markets, when Access Mode is enabled, passengers may request a vehicle that is specially outfitted to accommodate a full-sized, non-foldable wheelchair. In markets where those vehicles are not available, Drivers are still required by law and Lyft’s policy to transport riders who use foldable mobility devices. Visit this Lyft page for more information.

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

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

• Caltrain 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

• SamTrans 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 or plate, you may park in the following parking spaces on campus:

• Designated blue disability parking spaces
• Service vehicle spaces (posted time limit may apply)
• Commuter ("A" or "C") and residential permit spaces
• Metered/visitor pay parking spaces, with the exception of:
  • Li Ka Shing Center/Beckman lot (L-15): "Pay-by-space-number" is enforced at specific parking spaces

Click here to access the DMV application for a disabled person placard or plates. Please note: Stanford does not issue disability parking permits.

Local DMV

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

Stanford University Department of Public Safety

Call (650) 723-9633 for parking citations.
Visit Public Safety website

City of Palo Alto

Call (650) 329-2252 for parking citations.

Parking Enforcement Palo Alto Dispatch

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

Maintenance Customer Service

Call (650) 723-2281 regarding potholes, debris, tree branches, etc., as well as inappropriately parked or driven vehicles (Stanford and/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 2/2019

**room rates are variable depending on availability

Click here 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

The interpreter services at Stanford Hospital & Clinics provide highly trained staff interpreters, including ASL interpreters.
(650) 723-6940
interpreterservicesSHC@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