San Jose Airport is slightly closer to Stanford than San Francisco. However, the prices of taxi versus airport shuttle do not differ much. The shuttle from SFO is about $80 - $100 and taxi is about $100 each way.

The price for three day economy car rental is roughly the same, or better then the price of round trip taxi from SFO, so you can consider this option. However, the hotels where you will be staying have excellent free transportation to the Campus, so car is not a necessity. However, if you want to explore the Bay Area, the car might be rather useful.

Since the construction on campus is steaming ahead despite the economic downturn, the parking spaces are very hard to find. Consequently, even if you chose to rent a car to get around the Bay Area, we strongly discourage you from driving to campus and will not be providing free parking permits this year.

If you'd like to use a limo service, we have negotiated a special fare with a company we have been using regularly for years. Please call "On-Time Limo" at 650-455-1599 and ask for "Sam". In order to get the special rate, please tell him it's for the "SITE Conference".

Cardinal Hotel

SLAC Guest House

On-Campus Housing

Stanford Terrace Inn

Sheraton

Other Hotels in the Area

We recommend:

Zibibbo

Three Seasons

Mandarin Gourmet

Lavanda

Straits

For other selections, please visit

Open Table

You may also explore the areas of University and California Avenues on your own. There are number of smaller eateries and bars covering a variety of cusines and experiences.