--- description: "No dedicated guest lot: use Old Sacramento Garage on I Street, or choose Parksy parking 0.4 mi away from $1.75 an hour to $16 a day." title: Parking Near California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-california-state-railroad-museum-sacramento-8c399d.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento Landmark Parking · Sacramento, California · California State Railroad Museum Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 125 I Street [Airport Parking (SMF)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/smf) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/sacramento) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/sacramento) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/sacramento) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/sacramento) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/sacramento) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/sacramento) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/sacramento) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/sacramento) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/sacramento) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/sacramento) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/sacramento) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/sacramento) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/sacramento) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/sacramento) Where Can I Park for California State Railroad Museum? California State Railroad Museum does not have a dedicated guest parking lot. The closest recommended facility is Old Sacramento Garage, entered from I Street between 3rd and 2nd Streets. Parksy also lists options 0.4 mi away, including covered parking at $1.75 an hour, $15 a day at 300 Capitol Mall Garage, and $16 a day at 555 Parking Garage. Listen to article 5:24 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
125 I Street
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking at 300 Capitol Mall Garage, Sacramento, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Nearest station
Sacramento Valley Station, 315 yd (4 min walk)
## Parking Near Sacramento [Covered Parking at 300 Capitol Mall Garage, Sacramento $1.75/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/sacramento/covered-parking-at-300-capitol-mall-garage-sacrame-140643) [Covered Parking at 300 Capitol Mall - Sacramento, CA $15.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/sacramento/covered-parking-at-300-capitol-mall-sacramento-ca-140631) [Convenient Parking at 300 Capitol Mall Garage, Sacramento $1.75/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/sacramento/convenient-parking-at-300-capitol-mall-garage-sacr-129053) [Convenient 555 Parking Garage in Sacramento, CA $16.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/sacramento/convenient-555-parking-garage-in-sacramento-ca-138818) [Secure Covered Parking Garage in Sacramento 95814 POA 217 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/sacramento/secure-covered-parking-garage-in-sacramento-95814-132992) [Valet Parking at 300 J St. Holiday Inn, Sacramento POA 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/sacramento/valet-parking-at-300-j-st-holiday-inn-sacramento-138513) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![California State Railroad Museum, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-california-state-railroad-museum-sacramento-8c399d.webp) California State Railroad Museum, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Official Parking for California State Railroad Museum on I Street California State Railroad Museum does not have a dedicated guest parking lot, so driving visitors are directed toward public parking garages rather than an attraction-owned car park (californiarailroad.museum). The closest recommended facility is Old Sacramento Garage, with its entrance on I Street between 3rd and 2nd Streets (parks.ca.gov). Old Sacramento Garage is positioned for the museum’s 125 I Street address and the surrounding waterfront district. SacPark also offers prepaid parking passes for California State Railroad Museum events, giving event visitors a way to arrange parking before arriving (reserve.sacpark.org). ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Sacramento Museum Parksy lists several priced spaces around 300 Capitol Mall, each 0.4 mi from the site. Covered parking at 300 Capitol Mall Garage is available for $1.75 an hour, while a separate listing at the same garage offers $15 a day. A second covered parking listing at 300 Capitol Mall Garage also costs $1.75 an hour. Drivers wanting a daily rate can use the convenient 555 Parking Garage in Sacramento, 0.4 mi away, for $16 a day. The 300 Capitol Mall options suit shorter visits when an hourly rate is preferable, while the 555 Parking Garage gives a clear day rate for a longer museum outing. Show map of Sacramento ## Old Sacramento Traffic and Street-Parking Pressure The museum sits in Old Sacramento, where public garages are recommended for visitors rather than relying on a dedicated attraction lot (parks.ca.gov). Event visitors can purchase prepaid parking passes through SacPark, a useful arrangement when a special program or event is bringing more cars into the waterfront area (reserve.sacpark.org). The closest recommended garage has an entrance on I Street between 3rd and 2nd Streets, placing the approach close to the museum but within the Old Sacramento street network (parks.ca.gov). ## Other Named Garages Around Old Sacramento Old Sacramento Garage is the principal named public parking recommendation for this attraction, with access from I Street between 3rd and 2nd Streets (parks.ca.gov). The California State Railroad Museum’s visitor information also identifies two parking garages at opposite ends of the Old Sacramento Waterfront, including Old Sacramento Garage and another garage at the other end of the district (californiarailroad.museum). The official museum guidance points visitors to Old Sacramento’s parking information for parking connected with train rides, while the state parks listing specifically identifies Old Sacramento Garage as the closest public garage (californiarailroad.museum; parks.ca.gov). SacPark prepaid passes are available for California State Railroad Museum events (reserve.sacpark.org). ## Walking From Sacramento Valley Station to the Museum Sacramento Valley Station at 315 yd is the nearest station to California State Railroad Museum, with a four-minute walk to the site. The short connection makes rail a practical alternative to driving into the Old Sacramento waterfront, particularly when a visit is paired with downtown Sacramento. From the station, the museum is close enough for visitors to finish their journey on foot rather than arranging another vehicle connection. The site is also 0.6 mi from Sacramento center, placing the attraction within a walkable part of the downtown area. Show street view near California State Railroad Museum ## Sources - [California State Railroad Museum website](http://www.csrmf.org/default.asp) - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [General Information](https://www.californiarailroad.museum/visit/general-information) - [California State Railroad Museum](https://reserve.sacpark.org/venues/california-state-railroad-museum-parking) - [California State Railroad Museum Point of Interest](https://www.parks.ca.gov/railroadmuseum) - [California State Railroad Museum](https://www.californiarailroad.museum/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for California State Railroad Museum? California State Railroad Museum does not have a dedicated guest parking lot. The closest recommended facility is Old Sacramento Garage, entered from I Street between 3rd and 2nd Streets. Parksy also lists options 0.4 mi away, including covered parking at $1.75 an hour, $15 a day at 300 Capitol Mall Garage, and $16 a day at 555 Parking Garage. ### Does California State Railroad Museum Have Its Own Parking Lot? California State Railroad Museum does not have a dedicated guest parking lot. Driving visitors are directed toward public parking garages instead. Old Sacramento Garage is the closest recommended facility, with its entrance on I Street between 3rd and 2nd Streets, near the museum’s 125 I Street address and the surrounding waterfront district. ### How Much Does Parking Near the Museum Cost? Parksy lists several priced spaces 0.4 mi from the museum. Covered parking at 300 Capitol Mall Garage is available for $1.75 an hour, while another listing there offers $15 a day. The 555 Parking Garage is also 0.4 mi away and offers a $16 a day rate. ### Where Is Old Sacramento Garage Located? Old Sacramento Garage is the principal named public parking recommendation. Its entrance is on I Street between 3rd and 2nd Streets, placing the approach close to the museum within the Old Sacramento street network. State parks specifically identifies it as the closest public garage for visitors. ### Can I Buy Parking in Advance for Museum Events? SacPark offers prepaid parking passes for California State Railroad Museum events. This gives event visitors a way to arrange parking before arriving and can be useful when a special program or event is bringing more cars into the waterfront area. The passes are connected with event parking arrangements. ### Can I Walk From Sacramento Valley Station to the Museum? Sacramento Valley Station at 315 yd is the nearest station, with a four-minute walk to the museum. The short connection makes rail a practical alternative to driving into the Old Sacramento waterfront. 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