Parking Near Downtown Berkeley Station, CA
Where Can I Park for Downtown Berkeley Station?
Downtown Berkeley Station has no station-owned car park at the 2160 Shattuck Avenue entrance. The closest BART station parking is at North Berkeley or Ashby stations. North Berkeley offers daily parking for $3.80 per day, carpool-to-BART parking for $3.80 per day, reserved parking for $6.60 per day, and monthly parking.
- Address
- 2160 Shattuck Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Kittredge Street Garage in Berkeley, 285 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Downtown Berkeley, 0 yd (1 min walk)
Parking Near Berkeley
A metro train at an underground platform Photo: Pexels / Platon Matakaev
Parking at Downtown Berkeley Station
Downtown Berkeley Station has no car park, according to Bay Area Rapid Transit (bart.gov). Drivers cannot use a station-owned parking area at the 2160 Shattuck Avenue entrance.
The closest BART station parking is at North Berkeley or Ashby stations (bart.gov). A driver who needs station parking therefore has to use one of those stations or choose a separate downtown garage or lot before continuing by train.
Planning a Commute From the Station
North Berkeley Station offers a daily fee of $3.80 per day, carpool-to-BART parking for $3.80 per day, single or multi-day reserved parking for $6.60 per day, and monthly parking (bart.gov). These options suit commuters who want a BART facility rather than searching for a space beside the downtown entrance.
Parking at UC Berkeley requires a permit at all times, and the University of California, Berkeley lists its rates, locations, and parking requirements separately (pt.berkeley.edu). A university permit is therefore a separate consideration from BART station parking for drivers heading toward campus.
Street Parking Near Shattuck Avenue
Downtown Berkeley Station is in Berkeley’s downtown area at 2160 Shattuck Avenue. The city’s downtown parking facilities include 720 available spaces, with operating hours of Monday through Friday from 5:15 am to 1:00 am, Saturday from 7:00 am to 1:00 am, and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am (berkeleyca.gov).
Those published downtown facility details describe city parking garages and lots rather than a station car park. Drivers leaving a vehicle near the station should use the signed rules for the chosen city facility or street space, including any posted payment, time, or permit conditions.
BART Connections and Alternative Parking
Downtown Berkeley Station is the nearest station to the place, at 0 yards or a 1-minute walk. North Berkeley and Ashby are the closest stations with BART parking, according to Bay Area Rapid Transit (bart.gov), so they provide the clearest park-and-ride alternatives for drivers arriving by car.
For a longer drive, Parksy lists covered parking at Hollis Business Center in Emeryville, 2.1 miles away, for $3 an hour. Underground parking in Oakland is 2.4 miles away and costs $168.78 a month, while the DoubleTree Berkeley Marina lot is 2.6 miles away at $26.50 a day. These spaces are farther from the station and suit drivers whose destination is outside the immediate downtown area.
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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 Downtown Berkeley Station?
Downtown Berkeley Station has no station-owned car park at the 2160 Shattuck Avenue entrance. The closest BART station parking is at North Berkeley or Ashby stations. North Berkeley offers daily parking for $3.80 per day, carpool-to-BART parking for $3.80 per day, reserved parking for $6.60 per day, and monthly parking.
Does Downtown Berkeley Station Have Parking?
No. Bay Area Rapid Transit says Downtown Berkeley Station has no car park, so drivers cannot use a station-owned parking area at the 2160 Shattuck Avenue entrance. Drivers needing station parking must use North Berkeley or Ashby stations, or choose a separate downtown garage, lot, or street space before continuing by train.
What Is the Closest BART Parking to Downtown Berkeley Station?
North Berkeley and Ashby are the closest stations with BART parking. North Berkeley offers daily fee parking for $3.80 per day, carpool-to-BART parking for $3.80 per day, single or multi-day reserved parking for $6.60 per day, and monthly parking. These options provide a BART facility rather than parking beside the downtown entrance.
What Downtown Parking Is Available Near Shattuck Avenue?
Berkeley’s downtown parking facilities include 720 available spaces. Published operating hours are Monday through Friday from 5:15 am to 1:00 am, Saturday from 7:00 am to 1:00 am, and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am. Drivers should follow the signed rules for the chosen city facility or street space, including posted payment, time, or permit conditions.
How Far Is Downtown Berkeley Station From Nearby Parking Alternatives?
The station is at 0 yards or a 1-minute walk from the place. Parksy lists covered parking at Hollis Business Center in Emeryville, 2.1 miles away, for $3 an hour. Underground parking in Oakland is 2.4 miles away and costs $168.78 a month, while DoubleTree Berkeley Marina lot is 2.6 miles away at $26.50 a day.
Can I Use UC Berkeley Parking When Parking for the Station?
Parking at UC Berkeley requires a permit at all times. The University of California, Berkeley lists its rates, locations, and parking requirements separately, so a university permit is a separate consideration from BART station parking for drivers heading toward campus. North Berkeley or Ashby provide the clearest park-and-ride alternatives for arriving by car.
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