Information for SLAC Theory Visitors

Stanford Linear Accelerator Center

Operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Dept. of Energy

Theoretical Physics

May 7, 2008

 SLAC Theory Group
 

Useful Information for SLAC Theory Visitors

                                                               

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Directions to SLAC

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If you need more information than has been provided regarding your visit with the SLAC Theory Group,
please send e-mail to Guadalupe Makasyuk, makasyuk@slac.stanford.edu.                  

 

 

INFORMATION TO FOREIGN VISITORS

Visa Document Guidelines for Reimbursement                   

Guidelines for Reimbursable Expenses                  

Visitor Travel               

 Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

Summary- Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

If your country does NOT participate in the VWP
(Obtaining a B-1 or B-2 Visa)

If your country does not participate in the VWP, you must obtain a B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourist) visa before entering the US. Information on the B-1 and B-2 visas can be found at the U.S. State Department: (http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_2664.html) .  Please note that obtaining a B-1 or B-2 visa can be a lengthy process, so begin the process of obtaining a visa soon.

 

 

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TRANSPORTATION TO SLAC & STANFORD AREA

 
 Super Shuttle Shuttles to and from the airport.  The SuperShuttle  is a van service at San Francisco Airport that collects
people along the upper departure level of any terminal, on the center island outside of the
airline ticket counters.  The one-way charge is about $25.  Call (415) 558-8500.
  Airports Connections  

For San Jose Airport, contact at (408) 573-7242

 

 South & East Bay Shuttle  

Service for San Francisco or San Jose Airports, call  (800) 548-4664 or (408) 225-4444.

 

 CalTrain  

From San Francisco Airport, take the SFO-BART Extension to the Millbrae Intermodal
Station, then Caltrain to Menlo Park or Palo Alto.  Call (800) 660-4287 for schedules. There is a train about once an hour (with more frequent trains in early morning and late afternoon).

 

 BART There is no direct way to get from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to SLAC.  From Berkeley to Embarcadero Station in San Francisco.  Walk three blocks to First Street and over one block to the Transbay Terminal (Mission Street between First and Fremont).

Berkeley to the Powell Street Station in San Francisco.  Walk up to Fourth Street and over to the Caltrain Depot at Fourth Street and King (about 7 blocks).

 SamTrans From San Francisco Airport, take bus KX south. It leaves every 30 minutes
and takes about 55 minutes. Call (800) 660-4287 for schedules.

 

 Marguerite Shuttle  

The free Marguerite shuttle has a line that runs to SLAC.  You can pick up a Line A shuttle in Palo Alto and take it to the Hoover Tower stop where you transfer to the SLAC shuttle.  The SLAC shuttle runs every 40 minutes.  Call (650) 723-9362 for schedules.

 

   Taxi Services
(650) 289-0200 Palo Alto, CA 94303
 
 
Yellow Cab  (650) 321-6262.  101 Alma St.  Palo Alto, CA 94301 

     Transportation & Biking      

 

Information about alternative modes of transportation for the SLAC/Stanford/Bay Area.  Information on renting bikes, etc.

 

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Automobile Rental Companies

Please contact Guadalupe Makasyuk if you are visiting the Theory Group and will need a rental car.

 
Enterprise (650) 324-4460 Dollar     (800) 800-4000 or (650) 244-4130
AVCAR (800) 373-3645 or (650) 348-5955 Hertz     (800) 654-3131 or (650) 635-6600
Payless (650) 737-6134 National     (800) 227-7368
Alamo (800) 327-9633 or (650) 347-9914 Thrifty     (800) 367-2277 or (650) 259-1313

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LODGING

SLAC Guest House

Long-Term Housing

Stanford Housing Services

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DINING

SLAC Linear Cafe

Other Eateries

Stanford Faculty Club

Area Restaurants

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DIRECTIONS TO SLAC


Street Address

Driving Directions from San Francisco International Airport (SFO):

  1. Exit the airport to take 101 N toward SAN FRANCISCO.
  2. Merge onto I-380 W via the ramp- on the left- toward I-280/ SAN BRUNO.
  3. Merge onto I-280 S via the exit- on the left- toward SAN JOSE. (19.77 miles)
  4. Take the SAND HILL RD exit toward MENLO PARK. (0.16 miles)
  5. Take the SAND HILL ROAD EAST ramp. (0.29 miles)
  6. Merge onto SAND HILL RD. (1.04 miles)

From San Jose International Airport (SJC):

  1. Start out going South on AIRPORT BLVD toward AIRPORT EXIT. (1.55 miles)
  2. Turn LEFT onto COLEMAN AVE. (0.10 miles)
  3. Merge onto I-880 S toward SANTA CRUZ. (2.39 miles)
  4. Merge onto I-280 N toward SAN FRANCISCO. (17.94 miles)
  5. Take the SAND HILL RD exit. (0.16 miles)
  6. Take the SAND HILL ROAD EAST ramp. (0.12 miles)
  7. Take the ramp toward MENLO PARK/ ATHERTON. (0.04 miles)
  8. Merge onto SAND HILL RD. (0.62 miles)

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Guadalupe Makasyuk