Parking Near Eastern Market Station, Santana Row
Where Can I Park for Eastern Market Station?
Eastern Market Station has no identified station car park, so plan for curbside spaces, nearby decks, or separately operated parking. Behind Eastern Market, 13 free one-hour spaces are available. A Parksy outdoor space 0.3 mi away costs $50 a day, while a covered garage space 0.6 mi away costs $20 a day.
- Address
- 701 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Outdoor Parking in Capitol Hill, DC, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Capitol South Station, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
Parking Near Santana Row
A metro train at an underground platform Photo: Pexels / Vlad Chețan
Parking at Eastern Market Station in Capitol Hill
Eastern Market Station is a subway stop at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast in Capitol Hill, near Santana Row. The station itself has no car park identified in the local station information, so drivers should plan around curbside spaces, nearby decks, or a separately operated Parksy space rather than expecting a station lot.
Parking around the market includes 13 free one-hour spaces behind Eastern Market, with the entrance behind the market (easternmarket-dc.org). Curbside parking is also available on Pennsylvania Avenue SE, North Carolina Avenue SE, and other nearby streets (easternmarket.net). The market’s parking information says meters are free on Sunday (easternmarket.net).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Station
The closest priced Parksy option is an outdoor space in Capitol Hill, 0.3 mi from the station, costing $50 a day. A parking lot 0.3 mi away costs $50 an hour and suits short visits when proximity matters more than the hourly rate.
At 0.6 mi, a covered garage space costs $20 a day, while a covered garage space at The Yards DC Garage costs $20 an hour. A monthly parking space 0.6 mi away costs $299 a month, making it the clearest fit for a regular commuter who wants a longer-term arrangement.
Street Parking Rules by Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Metered parking is available on Pennsylvania Avenue from Monday through Saturday, according to Eastern Market Main Street (easternmarketmainstreet.org). Metered parking is available on 7th Street from Monday through Friday (easternmarketmainstreet.org). These schedules make Pennsylvania Avenue the more relevant metered option for a Saturday visit, while 7th Street applies on weekdays.
Curbside parking is available on Pennsylvania Avenue SE and North Carolina Avenue SE, as well as other nearby streets (easternmarket.net). The market’s visitor information identifies Sunday as a free-meter day (easternmarket.net). The area also has paid parking decks at 777 C Street SE and 650 Pennsylvania Avenue, according to Eastern Market Main Street (easternmarketmainstreet.org).
Commuter Planning for the Station
Drivers heading to the station should treat nearby curbside parking as first-come, first-served. ParkMobile says parking near Eastern Market is available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance (parkmobile.io).
Metro offers premium, guaranteed parking at 40 rail stations for a monthly fee of either $45 or $65, in addition to the regular daily parking rate, which varies by station (wmata.com). Those Metro spaces are a systemwide option rather than a stated facility at this station. The $299-a-month Parksy space 0.6 mi away provides a separately listed monthly option close to the station.
Walking and Metro Alternatives From Eastern Market
Capitol South Station is the nearest station, 0.6 mi away, or a 12-minute walk from Eastern Market Station.
The station is 0.2 mi from the center of Santana Row. Drivers choosing a Parksy space 0.3 mi away can keep the parking walk shorter than the 0.6-mi options, while the covered garage and monthly space at 0.6 mi align with the walking distance to Capitol South Station. Paid parking decks at 777 C Street SE and 650 Pennsylvania Avenue are additional nearby alternatives identified by Eastern Market Main Street (easternmarketmainstreet.org).
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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 Eastern Market Station?
Eastern Market Station has no identified station car park, so plan for curbside spaces, nearby decks, or separately operated parking. Behind Eastern Market, 13 free one-hour spaces are available. A Parksy outdoor space 0.3 mi away costs $50 a day, while a covered garage space 0.6 mi away costs $20 a day.
Is There Parking at Eastern Market Station?
The station itself has no car park identified in local station information. Drivers should plan around curbside spaces, nearby decks, or separately operated parking. Curbside parking is available on Pennsylvania Avenue SE, North Carolina Avenue SE, and other nearby streets. Behind Eastern Market, there are 13 free one-hour spaces with the entrance behind the market.
What Are the Street Parking Rules Near Eastern Market Station?
Metered parking is available on Pennsylvania Avenue from Monday through Saturday. On 7th Street, metered parking is available Monday through Friday. Pennsylvania Avenue is therefore the more relevant metered option for a Saturday visit, while 7th Street applies on weekdays. The market’s visitor information identifies Sunday as a free-meter day.
Can I Reserve Parking Near Eastern Market Station?
Nearby curbside parking is first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved in advance. A separately listed Parksy monthly space 0.6 mi away costs $299 a month and provides a longer-term option. Metro also offers premium, guaranteed parking at 40 rail stations for a monthly fee of either $45 or $65, plus the regular daily parking rate.
How Much Does Parksy Parking Near Eastern Market Station Cost?
The closest priced Parksy option is an outdoor Capitol Hill space 0.3 mi away for $50 a day. A parking lot 0.3 mi away costs $50 an hour. At 0.6 mi, a covered garage space costs $20 a day, a covered garage at The Yards DC Garage costs $20 an hour, and a monthly space costs $299 a month.
What Are the Walking and Nearby Alternatives?
Capitol South Station is 0.6 mi away, or a 12-minute walk from Eastern Market Station. A Parksy space 0.3 mi away offers a shorter parking walk, while covered garage and monthly spaces at 0.6 mi align with that distance. Paid parking decks are also identified at 777 C Street SE and 650 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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