--- description: "University of Washington - Tacoma parking: free UWT 101 parking for three hours, $20.00/day lots 0.7 mi away, and free Link light rail." title: Parking Near University of Washington - Tacoma | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-916de031.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near University of Washington - Tacoma Landmark Parking · Tacoma, Washington · University of Washington - Tacoma Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1900 Commerce Street [Airport Parking (SEA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/wa/sea) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/wa/tacoma) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/wa/tacoma) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/wa/tacoma) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/tacoma) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/tacoma) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/wa/tacoma) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/wa/tacoma) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/wa/tacoma) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/wa/tacoma) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/wa/tacoma) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/wa/tacoma) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/wa/tacoma) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/wa/tacoma) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/wa/tacoma) Where Can I Park for University of Washington - Tacoma? Parking permits are optional, and registered students, staff, and faculty can buy passes through the Parking Portal. Visitors can use public hourly lots. UWT 101 offers free parking for three hours, while paid parking is available under a posted schedule. Nearby Parksy spaces include $20 a day lots 0.7 mi away and monthly garages from $160 a month. Listen to article 5:55 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.
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Secure & Affordable Parking Lot in Tacoma, WA, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
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Tacoma station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
## Parking Near Tacoma [Secure & Affordable Parking Lot in Tacoma, WA $20.00/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/tacoma/secure-affordable-parking-lot-tacoma-wa-198926) [Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Tacoma, WA $20.00/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/tacoma/secure-247-parking-lot-tacoma-wa-198925) [Secure Parking Garage in Tacoma, WA - 24/7 Access! $160.00/mo 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/tacoma/secure-parking-garage-in-tacoma-wa-247-access-127500) [Secure Covered Garage Parking in Tacoma, WA $170.00/mo 0.9 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/tacoma/secure-covered-garage-parking-in-tacoma-wa-127473) [Convenient Tacoma Parking Management Solutions POA 126 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/tacoma/convenient-tacoma-parking-management-solutions-122926) [Convenient Parking in Tacoma - WN11- S. Tacoma POA 126 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/tacoma/convenient-parking-in-tacoma-wn11-s-tacoma-124149) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A university campus building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-916de031.webp) A university campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@einfoto) / Matthis Volquardsen ## Parking at University of Washington - Tacoma Parking permits are optional on the campus, rather than required, and registered students, staff, and faculty can buy passes through the Parking Portal on a first-come, first-served basis (tacoma.uw.edu). The campus's hourly parking lots are open to the public, giving visitors a paid alternative to a permit (tacoma.uw.edu). At UWT 101, [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) has a three-hour limit, while paid parking runs from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.; the listed rate is $1.50 an hour for up to two hours, $6 for three to four hours, and $10 for four hours or more, Mondays through Thursdays and after 5 p.m. on Fridays (tacoma.uw.edu). Weekday hourly parking is allowed from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with weekend hours from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (tacoma.uw.edu). ## The Busiest Times Around the Tacoma Campus Friday parking conditions change after 5 p.m., when the listed evening schedule begins (tacoma.uw.edu). Limited free street parking is available on and south of S 21st Street and on and north of Market Street (tacoma.uw.edu). Drivers looking for free spaces therefore need to focus on those surrounding areas rather than assuming every street near the campus has the same rules. Events add another pressure point: the university directs drivers to the Tacoma Dome Station Garage for free parking and the free Link light rail to campus, while noting that the garage is often full on weekdays (tacoma.uw.edu). Show map of Tacoma ## Parksy Spaces Near University of Washington - Tacoma Two secure parking lots in Tacoma are 0.7 miles from UWT, each priced at $20 a day. The pair suits students, staff, and visitors who need a straightforward daily space rather than a monthly commitment, with the distance still close enough for a walk to the campus. A secure parking garage 0.8 miles away costs $160 a month and offers 24/7 access, making it the strongest fit for staff or students who park regularly and need a longer-term arrangement. A secure covered garage 0.9 miles away costs $170 a month and is another monthly option for repeat campus trips, with covered parking useful for drivers who prefer a garage over an open lot. ## Other Parking Lots Around UWT The Tacoma Dome Station Garage is the clearest nearby alternative identified by the university for event and campus travel. The university says drivers can park there for free and use the free Link light rail to campus (tacoma.uw.edu). That arrangement is especially practical when a visit coincides with a crowded weekday, because the garage provides a park-and-ride option rather than requiring a space immediately beside UWT. Free street parking is also available in limited form on and to the south of S 21st Street and on and to the north of Market Street (tacoma.uw.edu). The UWT 101 area has a free three-hour parking rule, while paid parking applies beyond the free allowance under the posted schedule (tacoma.uw.edu). These options suit short visits and quick errands better than a full day on campus. ## Tacoma Station and Walking Access to Campus Tacoma station is the nearest station to the campus, at 0.9 miles and a 19-minute walk from 1900 Commerce Street. That makes rail a workable choice for visitors who would rather avoid searching for a space near the university. The university also identifies the Link light rail as a connection from the Tacoma Dome Station Garage to campus, with the ride available free of charge (tacoma.uw.edu). Drivers using that garage can combine free parking with the rail connection, while passengers arriving at Tacoma station have a direct walking option to the campus address. Show street view near University of Washington - Tacoma ## Sources - [Washington Department of Transportation](https://wsdot.wa.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Parking](https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/fa/safety/transportation/parking) - [Parking Lots & Permits](https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/fa/safety/transportation/parking-lots-permits) - [Parking @ UWT 101](https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/fa/safety/transportation/parking-uwt-101) - [Parking Map](https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/fa/safety/transportation/parking-map) - [Parking Permits](https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/fa/safety/transportation/parking-permits) \* 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 University of Washington - Tacoma? Parking permits are optional, and registered students, staff, and faculty can buy passes through the Parking Portal. Visitors can use public hourly lots. UWT 101 offers free parking for three hours, while paid parking is available under a posted schedule. Nearby Parksy spaces include $20 a day lots 0.7 mi away and monthly garages from $160 a month. ### Are Parking Permits Required at the Campus? No. Parking permits are optional. Registered students, staff, and faculty can buy passes through the Parking Portal on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors can instead use the campus's hourly parking lots, which are open to the public as a paid alternative to a permit. ### How Much Does Parking at UWT 101 Cost? UWT 101 has free parking with a three-hour limit. Paid parking runs from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. The listed rate is $1.50 an hour for up to two hours, $6 for three to four hours, and $10 for four hours or more, Mondays through Thursdays and after 5 p.m. on Fridays. ### Where Can I Find Free Parking for Events? The Tacoma Dome Station Garage provides free parking and free Link light rail to campus. The university notes that the garage is often full on weekdays. Limited free street parking is available on and south of S 21st Street and on and north of Market Street. ### What Nearby Paid Parking Spaces Are Available? Two secure parking lots are 0.7 miles from campus and cost $20 a day each. A secure parking garage 0.8 miles away costs $160 a month and offers 24/7 access. A secure covered garage 0.9 miles away costs $170 a month and provides another monthly option. ### How Far Is Tacoma Station From Campus? Tacoma station is 0.9 miles and a 19-minute walk from 1900 Commerce Street. It is the nearest station to campus. 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