Parking Near Shaw–Howard University Station, Logan Circle
Where Can I Park for Shaw–Howard University Station?
Shaw–Howard University Station has no station parking available, according to WMATA. The Howard Center Lot also offers visitor parking at $10 a day or $200 a month.
- Address
- 1701 8th Street Northwest
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Lot in the Heart of Washington, DC, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Shaw–Howard University, 0 yd (1 min walk)
Parking Near Logan Circle
A metro train at an underground platform Photo: Pexels / Platon Matakaev
Station Parking at Shaw–Howard University Station
Shaw–Howard University Station has no station parking available, according to WMATA.
WMATA lists the station entrances on the north side of R Street between 7th and 8th streets, and at the northeast corner of 7th and S streets. Those entrances serve the subway, but neither is identified as a vehicle entrance. The station has six bike racks, providing a useful alternative for the final part of a short journey (Wikipedia).
Commuter Planning Near the Station
The Howard Center Lot offers visitor parking at $10 a day and $200 a month, with credit-card payment only (finearts.howard.edu). A daily rate suits an occasional commuter, while the monthly option is aimed at drivers making a regular trip to the Howard University area.
The Howard Center Lot is a visitor facility rather than station-operated parking, so it is best treated as a separate destination for a walk to the subway. The lot entrance is on Howard Center property, and the published daily and monthly options give commuters a defined alternative to searching for curb space.
Street Parking Around the Station
The station sits at 1701 8th Street NW, with entrances near R Street, 7th Street and S Street (WMATA). This places curbside parking within a busy downtown street pattern, where the approach to an entrance can be more useful for passenger drop-off than for leaving a car throughout the day.
Howard University publishes visitor parking for the Howard Center Lot at $10 a day and $200 a month (finearts.howard.edu), giving drivers a stated off-street option instead of relying on curb availability around the station. The published station information identifies the entrance locations and says parking is unavailable at the station (WMATA).
Parksy Parking Near Shaw–Howard University Station
Parksy lists several nearby options 0.3 mi from the station. A parking lot is available for $20 a day, while another parking lot costs $7 a day. These spaces suit commuters who want a straightforward daily booking within a short walk of the subway.
Garage choices at the same 0.3 mi distance include one space at $17.70 a day and three options at $25 an hour. The daily garage option fits a full working day, while the hourly garages are better suited to shorter visits, appointments or evening trips where a daily booking is unnecessary.
Connections From the Station and Nearby Alternatives
The nearest station is Shaw–Howard University, listed at 0 yd and a 1-minute walk from the address. The subway entrances are on R Street between 7th and 8th streets and at the northeast corner of 7th and S streets (WMATA), making those corners the key arrival points for a parked car or drop-off.
Drivers heading to Howard University can use the Howard Center Lot, where visitor parking is $10 a day or $200 a month (finearts.howard.edu). The lot provides a separate parking destination for combining a car journey with the subway, rather than looking for a station car park that WMATA identifies as unavailable.
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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 Shaw–Howard University Station?
Shaw–Howard University Station has no station parking available, according to WMATA. The Howard Center Lot also offers visitor parking at $10 a day or $200 a month.
Does Shaw–Howard University Station Have Parking?
No. WMATA identifies parking as unavailable at Shaw–Howard University Station. The entrances are on the north side of R Street between 7th and 8th streets and at the northeast corner of 7th and S streets. Those entrances serve the subway, but neither is identified as a vehicle entrance.
What Is the Cheapest Nearby Parking Option?
Parksy lists a parking lot 0.3 mi from the station for $7 a day. Other nearby daily choices include a parking lot for $20 a day and a garage space for $17.70 a day. The listed options are within a short walk of the subway and provide alternatives to searching for curb space.
How Much Does the Howard Center Lot Cost?
The Howard Center Lot offers visitor parking at $10 a day and $200 a month, with credit-card payment only. The daily rate suits an occasional commuter, while the monthly option is aimed at drivers making a regular trip to the Howard University area. It is a separate visitor facility rather than station-operated parking.
Where Are the Station Entrances?
The station is at 1701 8th Street NW. WMATA lists entrances on the north side of R Street between 7th and 8th streets, and at the northeast corner of 7th and S streets. These locations are the key arrival points for drop-off, while station parking is unavailable.
Are Hourly Garages Available Near the Station?
Yes. Parksy lists three garage options 0.3 mi from the station at $25 an hour. These hourly garages are better suited to shorter visits, appointments or evening trips where a daily booking is unnecessary. A garage space at the same distance is also listed at $17.70 a day for a full working day.
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