Parking Near Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, CO
Where Can I Park for the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad?
The most direct option is the official railroad lot at 209 W College Drive, beside the rail yard at U.S. Hwy 550 and College Drive.
- Address
- 479 Main Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Durango, CO - Only $30/month!, 263 yd (4 min walk)
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Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Михаил Крамор
Official Parking at the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Rail Yard
The official D&SNGRR parking lot is at 209 W College Drive, beside the rail yard at the corner of U.S. Hwy 550 and College Drive, just west of McDonald’s (durangotrain.com). This is the most direct choice for visitors driving to the museum at 479 Main Avenue, because the lot serves the railroad and sits alongside the departure area.
Parking for passenger cars is $10 per day, while RV parking is $20 per day (durangotrain.com). The railroad says guests can purchase a parking ticket at the same time as train tickets, making this lot particularly practical for passengers with a booked departure. For downtown parking during the Polar Express, the railroad lists a $6 per-vehicle rate for this lot (durangotrain.com).
Other Named Parking Around Main Avenue and College Drive
The official railroad lot is the clearest named option for visitors, but the site also places the museum 0.4 mi from central Durango. Drivers heading into the center can therefore use public downtown parking near Main Avenue before walking toward the museum and rail yard.
The railroad specifically identifies public downtown parking alongside its College Drive option for Polar Express visitors, with the D&SNGRR lot described as being next to McDonald’s (durangotrain.com).
Parksy Spaces Near the Durango Museum
Parksy lists several paid spaces within a short drive of the museum at 479 Main Avenue. The closest is a parking lot 263 yd away with 24/7 access at $30 a month. Two additional parking lots are 0.2 mi away, one covered and one offering 24/7 access, and each costs $5 a day.
Further choices include a lot 0.3 mi away at $75 a month, plus a lot 0.4 mi away at $50 a month. A 24/7 gated parking lot is also 0.4 mi from the site at $1 an hour. These options cover hourly, daily, and monthly parking, so the best fit depends on whether the visit is a short museum stop, a full train day, or a longer stay in Durango.
Busy Train Days and Parking Pressure in Durango
Parking demand is likely to be strongest when railroad departures and special train experiences draw visitors to the rail yard. The railroad promotes advance purchase of parking tickets with train tickets, and its Polar Express information directs downtown visitors to the D&SNGRR lot on College Drive (durangotrain.com).
The rail yard’s location at U.S. Hwy 550 and College Drive means drivers should approach through the signed lot entrance rather than treating nearby road space as a substitute for the official facility (durangotrain.com).
Walking From Durango Center to the Museum and Railroad
The museum is at 479 Main Avenue in Durango, 0.4 mi from Durango center.
The official railroad places its parking lot at 209 W College Drive, beside the rail yard and at the corner of U.S. Hwy 550 and College Drive (durangotrain.com). Visitors using that lot are parking next to the railroad facilities rather than relying on a separate downtown transfer. The railroad also describes the lot as adjacent to the train yards for long-term parking (durangotrain.com).
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* 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 the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad?
The most direct option is the official railroad lot at 209 W College Drive, beside the rail yard at U.S. Hwy 550 and College Drive.
How Much Does Official Railroad Parking Cost?
For Polar Express downtown parking, the railroad lists a $6 per-vehicle rate for this lot. Parking tickets can be purchased at the same time as train tickets.
Where Is the Official Parking Lot Located?
The official lot is at 209 W College Drive, beside the rail yard at the corner of U.S. Hwy 550 and College Drive, just west of McDonald’s. The railroad describes it as next to the train yards and adjacent to the railroad facilities.
What Parksy Parking Spaces Are Near the Museum?
Parksy lists a lot 263 yd from the museum with 24/7 access at $30 a month. Two lots are 0.2 mi away at $5 a day, one covered and one offering 24/7 access. Other choices include $75 a month at 0.3 mi, $50 a month at 0.4 mi, and $1 an hour at 0.4 mi.
Is Downtown Parking Available Near Main Avenue?
Public downtown parking is available near Main Avenue for drivers heading into the center before walking toward the museum and rail yard. The museum is 0.4 mi from central Durango. For Polar Express visitors, the railroad identifies public downtown parking alongside its College Drive option.
What Should Drivers Know on Busy Train Days?
Parking demand is likely to be strongest when railroad departures and special train experiences draw visitors to the rail yard. The railroad promotes purchasing parking tickets in advance with train tickets. Drivers should approach through the signed lot entrance at U.S. Hwy 550 and College Drive.
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