Parking Near Third and Townsend Depot, South of Market
Where Can I Park for Third and Townsend Depot?
Use 250 King Street as an urban destination rather than expecting an attached station car park. The closest priced option is a secure private space 149 yd away for $75 a week. For shorter stays, covered parking at 153 Townsend Garage is 202 yd away at $10 an hour, while 424 Brannan St. offers daily parking 330 yd away for $42 a day.
- Address
- 250 King Street
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at 153 Townsend Garage, SF, 202 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- 4th and King Street station, 267 yd (4 min walk)
Parking Near South of Market
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
Parking at the Former Third and Townsend Depot Site
Third and Townsend Depot was San Francisco’s main train station for much of the first three quarters of the 20th century, rather than a current passenger terminal (Wikipedia). The address used for this page is 250 King Street in Mission Bay, near South of Market.
Drivers visiting the station area should treat 250 King Street as an urban destination rather than assume a conventional station car park is attached. The historic depot’s role and site are described in historical sources, while current parking options nearby are private spaces and garages.
Street Parking Near 250 King Street
Street parking around the station sits within San Francisco’s dense Mission Bay and South of Market street network.
San Francisco street parking rules are sign-led, so the restriction applying to a particular curb depends on the posted information at that space. The search results identify a question about Saturday parking in San Francisco, but do not provide a council or transport rule establishing free Saturday parking for this location.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Third and Townsend Depot
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure private space 149 yd away, costing $75 a week. It suits a commuter who wants a reserved space for repeated visits rather than an hourly stop. Two secure covered spaces at 153 Townsend Garage are 202 yd away and cost $10 an hour each, making them practical for shorter stays.
For a full day, two spaces at 424 Brannan St. are 330 yd away and cost $42 a day each. One is described as valet parking, which may suit drivers prioritizing a managed arrival, while the other is a standard parking option. The 153 Townsend Garage spaces fit flexible hourly visits, and the 424 Brannan St. spaces fit longer daytime parking.
Commuter Planning for the Station Area
Commuters have a choice between a weekly private space 149 yd away, hourly covered parking at 153 Townsend Garage 202 yd away, and daily parking at 424 Brannan St. 330 yd away. The weekly option is the most natural fit for regular repeat parking, while the hourly spaces suit changing schedules.
The Parksy listings provide a weekly rate of $75 for the private space, an hourly rate of $10 at 153 Townsend Garage, and a daily rate of $42 at 424 Brannan St. The two listings at each garage share the same distance and rate, so the choice between them is based on the described parking style rather than a different listed price.
Walking and Transit Connections From Mission Bay
4th and King Street station is the nearest station, 267 yd from the location and a 4-minute walk.
The place is 0.5 mi from the center of South of Market. The historic depot’s former position at Third and Townsend streets places the area within San Francisco’s central rail and street network, while the current connection specifically identified for the location is 4th and King Street station.
Sources
* 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 Third and Townsend Depot?
Use 250 King Street as an urban destination rather than expecting an attached station car park. The closest priced option is a secure private space 149 yd away for $75 a week. For shorter stays, covered parking at 153 Townsend Garage is 202 yd away at $10 an hour, while 424 Brannan St. offers daily parking 330 yd away for $42 a day.
What Is the Best Parking Option for Commuters?
A secure private space 149 yd away costs $75 a week and is the most natural fit for regular repeat parking. Hourly covered spaces at 153 Townsend Garage are 202 yd away and cost $10 an hour, suiting changing schedules. Daily parking at 424 Brannan St. is 330 yd away and costs $42 a day.
Where Can I Park for a Short Stay?
Two secure covered spaces at 153 Townsend Garage are 202 yd away and cost $10 an hour each. The two spaces share the same distance and rate, so the choice between them is based on the described parking style rather than a different listed price.
Where Can I Park for a Full Day?
Two spaces at 424 Brannan St. are 330 yd away and cost $42 a day each. One is described as valet parking, which may suit drivers prioritizing a managed arrival, while the other is a standard parking option. Both listings share the same distance and daily rate.
What Transit Connection Is Closest?
4th and King Street station is the nearest station, 267 yd from the location and a 4-minute walk. The place is 0.5 mi from the center of South of Market. The former position at Third and Townsend streets places the area within San Francisco’s central rail and street network.
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