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OpenSim Advanced Users Workshop Logistical Information

Address: Stanford University
Munger Conference Center
Munger, Jacobson-Sorensen Hall
Building 5, Room 123

554 Salvatierra Walk
Stanford, CA 94305
Contact:

Carolyn Mazenko
Phone: 650-725-4009
E-mail: cmazenko@stanford.edu

   
Dates: April 28-30, 2010
   
Lodging:

This link takes you to a list of hotels that are in the area.

The Stanford Terrace Inn is conveniently located close to Stanford University on line A of the Marguerite shuttle route, a free shuttle operated by Stanford University. Other hotels are also reachable via the Marguerite.

   
Airports: San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC) airports are equally close to Stanford University.


Transportation from & to Airport:

By Shuttle or Taxi
(prices as of 07/14/09)
South Bay Shuttle -- Phone 408-866-6660. Cost is $25.00 each way for a shared door to door ride.

MVP Taxi -- Phone 650-219-0211. Cost is $65 each way.

Yellow Cab -- Phone 650-947-1234, please call for charges.

We recommend reserving a ride.
Note: Taxis waiting at SFO, will charge double the meter for a ride to Palo Alto, resulting in about $80-$90.

By Train:
From SFO  take the BART (5 minute ride, $1.50 fee)  to the Millbrae Avenue CalTrain Station. From the Millbrae Ave station, take the CalTrain southbound to the Palo Alto Caltrain Station (about a 40 minute ride, $4.00 fee). From the Palo Alto Caltrain Station, the Marguerite "B" line shuttle can take you to the Munger Conference Center.

From SJC, take the Airport Flyer (free) to the Santa Clara train station, take the CalTrain north to the California Avenue Train Station or the Palo Alto Caltrain Station (about a 30 minute ride, $4.00 fee), and continue with the Marguerite as specified above.

Transportation to Stanford:
We recommend taking the Marguerite to Stanford University if possible, as Parking is expensive and somewhat incovenient due to construction.

Transportation within Palo Alto:
You can call Yellow Cab at 650-947-1234.

 
Directions to Munger Conference Center and parking information

Click here to view Stanford Map.

Click here to view detailed map A.


1) Using the Marguerite Shuttle
(recommended!)

  • From the Palo Alto Caltrain Station, take Marguerite Shuttle Line B (see line B schedule).
  • You can take the B line Clockwise or Counter Clockwise.
  • You will need to get off at the Campus Drive and Mayfield STOP or the Campus Drive and Alvarado STOP.
  • Tell the driver that you are going to the Munger Conference Center.
  • Then you can walk to the Conference Center. The Munger, Jacobson-Sorensen Hall main entrance is on the Salvatierra side of the building (across from Russo Cafe)

2) Driving Directions

From Bayshore US Highway 101 North or South

  • Exit on University Ave. South/West.
  • Proceed for several miles on University Ave.
  • University Ave. becomes Palm Dr. after you pass El Camino Real.
  • Continue on Palm Dr. after you pass Arboretum Rd.
  • Turn LEFT on Campus Dr., continue on Campus Drive.
  • There is a lot of construction around campus and parking is limited. Please park in Parking Structure S-6 or Parking lot L-39; there are Visitor Parking machines where you can purchase a parking permit for the day at $1.50/hour (strictly enforced between 8am and 4pm).
    -For Parking Structure S-6: turn RIGHT on Wilbur Way, then into the Parking Structure (J 10 on map). You can then walk to the Munger Conference Center.
    -For Parking lot L-39: turn RIGHT on Mayfield Avenue, then into the Parking lot at Lagunita Drive (I/J 7 on map). You can then walk to the Clark Center Building.

From 280 North or South

  • Exit Sand Hill Rd. East.
  • Follow this road for several miles.
  • Take a RIGHT on Arboretum Rd.
  • Take a RIGHT on Quarry Rd.
  • Turn LEFT on Campus Dr.
  • There is a lot of construction around campus and parking is limited. Please park in Parking Structure S-6 or Parking lot L-39; there are Visitor Parking machines where you can purchase a parking permit for the day at $1.50/hour (strictly enforced between 8am and 4pm).
    -For Parking Structure S-6: turn RIGHT on Wilbur Way, then into the Parking Structure (J 10 on map). You can then walk to the Munger Conference Center.
    -For Parking lot L-39: turn RIGHT on Mayfield Avenue, then into the Parking lot at Lagunita Drive (I/J 7 on map). You can then walk to the Clark Center Building.

As stated above, you can purchase a parking permit for the day at the above parking lots ($1.50/hour). You can also purchase Visitor Parking Scratchers for $12/day at the Parking & Transportation Services office (340 Bonair Siding, open weekdays 7:30am-5:00pm). (F/G 13 on Map). At the Parking & Transportation Office you can purchase permits for all three days at once.

Walking from parking to the Munger Conference Center

  • From Parking Structure S-6 (see map A; we suggest you print this map)
  • Walk towards Arguello Mall
  • Continue onto Bowdoin Ln, which turns into Nathan Abbott Way
  • The Munger, Jacobson-Sorensen Hall Conference Center main entrance is on the Salvatierra side of the building (across from Russo Cafe) before Lane A (see map A )

  • Walk towards Mayfield Avenue and towards the Bus Stop at Campus and Mayfield (see map A )
  • Turn Left on Campus Drive
  • Turn Left on Lane A, turn right on Nathan Abbott Way
  • The Munger, Jacobson-Sorensen Hall Conference Center main entrance is on the Salvatierra side of the building (across from Russo Cafe, see map A )

Click here to view Stanford Map. The Munger Conference Center is in coordinates I/J 9 of the map.

   

If you have any questions, please e-mail simbiosfeedback@stanford.edu