Travel/Visa/TourismAirports
Ground TransportationFor those interested in renting a car.
Airport to Hotel Shuttle ServicesJust a few suggestions to get you started.
Local Travel & ParkingShuttle Schedule (buses will be marked Physics in Collision Conference) A conference shuttle bus will be available for pick up at the conference hotels only. Please note: Those who are staying at the Creekside Inn or the Super 8 Motel, always wait directly in front of the Creekside Inn for the shuttle.
Stanford Campus Marguerite shuttleIn case of need to travel around Stanford campus during other times, you are recommended to take advantage of the Marguerite shuttle service which operates during the week days and it is free. This service has regular lines going to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford shopping center, SLAC and stops close to some of the conference hotels. The following links have a summary of the Marguerite shuttle service routes and hours, and a more detailed schedule of the services. Parking on Stanford CampusParking
on Stanford campus is restricted during working hours
(Mon-Fri 6am-4pm). There are different grades of parking
areas such as "A","C" etc. for permit
holders while there are also metered "P" areas
for visitors (see detailed parking
map). In case you want to drive in to campus yourself,
the Wednesday Jun/19 reception 5pm-8pm and whole Saturday
are of course out of restricted hours so that you could
park anywhere. For Thursday and Friday, we have made some
one day permits available you can purchase from the PIC
organizer's desk at the conference venue (perhaps most
convenient for you at the reception). These permits are in form of a
`scratcher' which you can use one per day by scratching
off the cover for the day you want to use and place it on
the dashboard. However, there is a significant difference
between two types of permits available: You can find a series of maps ranging from the San Francisco Bay area map to Stanford/SLAC local campus maps are available online. WeatherThe average high temperature in the Stanford area in June is 70°F. "California casual" is appropriate for daytime and most evening outings and is acceptable for all conference activities. A sweater or light jacket is suggested for evenings. (More weather information.) Visa InformationUnder the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) citizens of participating countries may enter the US for short-term business or tourist visits without having to obtain B-1 and/or B-2 visa stamps at the US Embassies or Consulates. The VWP is administered by the airlines, both US and foreign carriers participate. If your country does not participate in the VWP, you must obtain a B-1 visa before entering the U.S. Criteria for eligibility for the VWP are:
Countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay. No extension of stay to another visa status is available. Travelers need to express the purpose of their visit to the immigration officer at their port of entry to obtain a WB status on their I-94 arrival/departure card. Do not accept a WT status visa. Any error should be corrected prior to leaving the INS inspection area; visitors are urged to speak with an INS supervisor is necessary. Note: Status and length of stay as a visitor to the US is defined by what is written on the I-94 card by the INS officer upon entry. The WB visitor (equivalent to the B-1 visitor for business) is in assignment in the US as a representative of their foreign employer. No US-based salary of fellowship payments are permitted. However, reimbursement of normal and unusual expenses, for business purposes is permitted. If you have further questions regarding your visa, please contact: visa@slac.stanford.edu. Local Tourism InformationStanfordCaliforniaSan Jose AreaCentral CoastWine Country |
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