Parking Near Redwood City Station, Palo Alto
Where Can I Park for Redwood City Station?
Caltrain provides 557 parking spaces across three station lots. A daily parking permit costs $5.50, while a permit costs $82.50. Nearby alternatives include garages at 855 Main Street and Marshall Square Garage, both $3 an hour and 0.3 to 0.4 mi from the station, plus Broadway Street monthly parking at $157 a month and 0.6 mi away.
- Address
- 820 Winslow Street
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Garage at 855 Main Street, Redwood City, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
Caltrain Parking at Redwood City Station
Caltrain provides 557 parking spaces across three lots at the station, giving rail commuters a substantial station-operated option (caltrain.com).
A daily parking permit costs $5.50, while a permit costs $82.50 (caltrain.com). The $5.50 daily rate makes the official lots the clearest choice for a single weekday trip, while the $82.50 permit is aimed at regular commuters who park at Caltrain stations frequently.
Street Parking Rules in Downtown Redwood City
Most surface-lot and street parking in the downtown core costs $1 an hour from Monday through Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (redwoodcity.org). A daily charge is $5.50, and parking is free after 6 p.m. (redwoodcity.org). These rules are relevant when a driver considers leaving a car on a downtown block rather than using the station lots.
Residential neighborhoods adjacent to Stanford Redwood City have a residential parking permit program intended to discourage long-term parking by people who do not live there (redwoodcity.stanford.edu). Downtown street parking can therefore suit a short visit, while a commuter leaving a vehicle through the working day needs to distinguish public downtown spaces from permit-controlled residential streets.
Parksy Spaces Near the Redwood City Station
A parking garage at 855 Main Street is 0.3 mi from the station and costs $3 an hour. It suits drivers who want a garage close to the downtown rail area. The Marshall Square Garage is 0.4 mi away and also costs $3 an hour, making it another practical hourly option for a daytime journey or a short appointment.
For longer stays, outdoor parking on Broadway Street is 0.6 mi away at $157 a month. A second Broadway Street outdoor space is also 0.6 mi away at $157 a month. The monthly spaces fit commuters who want a regular parking base rather than paying an hourly rate for each visit.
Commuter Choices for Weekday Station Parking
Caltrain lists 557 spaces across three station lots, so the official parking supply is large enough to be a meaningful first option for rail commuters (caltrain.com). Drivers making occasional trips can use the $5.50 daily permit, while regular users can choose the $82.50 permit listed by Caltrain (caltrain.com).
The nearby Parksy listings provide a different pattern of use. The two $3-an-hour garages are suited to shorter stays, while the $157-a-month Broadway Street spaces and the $173-a-month options are designed around recurring parking. A driver comparing weekday routines should weigh the station permit against the convenience of a reserved monthly space and the longer distance of the 3.5 mi listings.
Getting to Redwood City Station From Nearby Areas
The station is at 820 Winslow Street in Redwood City, near Palo Alto. Palo Alto center is 5.7 mi away, so drivers approaching from Palo Alto can compare a direct trip to Redwood City with parking closer to their starting point and completing the journey by rail.
Those facilities keep the car at the rail interchange, while the nearby downtown garages and Broadway Street spaces offer alternatives within 0.3 to 0.6 mi. The two 3.5 mi monthly listings are better suited to drivers willing to build extra travel time into the parking plan.
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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 Redwood City Station?
Caltrain provides 557 parking spaces across three station lots. A daily parking permit costs $5.50, while a permit costs $82.50. Nearby alternatives include garages at 855 Main Street and Marshall Square Garage, both $3 an hour and 0.3 to 0.4 mi from the station, plus Broadway Street monthly parking at $157 a month and 0.6 mi away.
How Much Is Caltrain Parking at Redwood City Station?
Caltrain parking costs $5.50 for a daily parking permit. A permit costs $82.50 for regular commuters. Caltrain provides 557 parking spaces across three station lots, making the station-operated lots a substantial option for rail commuters and a clear choice for a single weekday trip.
What Are the Downtown Street Parking Rules?
Most surface-lot and street parking in the downtown core costs $1 an hour Monday through Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The daily charge is $5.50, and parking is free after 6 p.m. Residential neighborhoods adjacent to Stanford Redwood City have a residential parking permit program.
Are There Hourly Garages Near the Station?
A parking garage at 855 Main Street is 0.3 mi from the station and costs $3 an hour. Marshall Square Garage is 0.4 mi away and also costs $3 an hour. These garages suit drivers seeking close downtown rail-area parking for a daytime journey, a short appointment, or another shorter stay.
What Monthly Parking Is Available Near the Station?
Two outdoor Broadway Street spaces are 0.6 mi from the station and cost $157 a month. The two 3.5 mi monthly listings cost $173 a month and suit drivers willing to build extra travel time into the parking plan.
How Far Is the Station From Palo Alto?
The station is at 820 Winslow Street in Redwood City, near Palo Alto. Palo Alto center is 5.7 mi away. Drivers approaching from Palo Alto can compare a direct trip to the station with parking closer to their starting point and completing the journey by rail, including alternatives 0.3 to 0.6 mi away.
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