--- description: Smithsonian Station has no public parking. Parksy spaces start at $18.95 a day 0.3 mi away, while Federal Triangle is 0.3 mi and a 7-minute walk. title: Parking Near Smithsonian Station, Washington | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9686a65c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Smithsonian Station, Washington Transport Parking · Washington, District of Columbia · Smithsonian Station Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1201 Jefferson Drive SW [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/washington) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/washington) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/washington) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/washington) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/washington) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/washington) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/washington) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/washington) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/washington) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/washington) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/washington) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/washington) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/washington) Where Can I Find Smithsonian Station Parking? Smithsonian Station has no public station car park, so drivers need nearby commercial, private, or street parking. Parksy lists spaces 0.3 mi away for $18.95 a day at 901 D St. SW and $23 a day at 1300 D St. SW. Metered parking is available along Ohio Drive SW and in West Potomac Park, but spaces fill quickly. Listen to article 5:21 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
1201 Jefferson Drive SW
Closest listed space
Secure Parking at 1300 D St. SW, The Portals III Garage, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Nearest station
Federal Triangle, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
## Parking Near Washington [Secure Parking at 1300 D St. SW, The Portals III Garage $23.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-parking-at-1300-d-st-sw-the-portals-iii-gar-134107) [Secure Covered Parking at 901 D St. SW, Washington DC $18.95/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-covered-parking-at-901-d-st-sw-washington-d-137146) [Covered Parking Garage at 901 D St. SW, Washington, DC $18.95/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/covered-parking-garage-at-901-d-st-sw-washington-d-137158) [Secure 24/7 Parking at Ronald Reagan Building Garage, DC $19.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-247-parking-at-ronald-reagan-building-garag-132873) [Convenient Valet Parking at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, DC $35.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-valet-parking-at-480-lenfant-plaza-sw-d-135521) [Convenient Valet Parking at Salamander Hotel, DC $49.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-valet-parking-at-salamander-hotel-dc-132941) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A train at a railway station platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9686a65c.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@tree-diagram-634823444) / tree diagram ## Smithsonian Station Has No Public Station Car Park Smithsonian Station has no public parking facility at the National Mall, so drivers cannot use a station-operated car park for a direct rail connection (naturalhistory.si.edu). The station address is 1201 Jefferson Drive SW. The lack of an on-site facility makes nearby commercial and private spaces the practical choice for drivers who need to leave a vehicle close to the Mall. The closest parking identified for the Smithsonian Metro Station is at 1205 Jefferson Drive Southwest (spotangels.com). ## Street Parking Near 1201 Jefferson Drive SW Metered street parking is available along Ohio Drive SW and in West Potomac Park (thehotelwashington.com). These spaces are close to the National Mall, but the locations fill quickly (thehotelwashington.com). Drivers using street parking near the station need to account for the limited supply created by busy Mall activity. The cited street-parking guidance does not provide a station-specific time limit, resident zone, or enforcement schedule, so the posted restrictions at the chosen space govern the stay. Show map of Washington ## Parksy Spaces Within 0.4 Miles of the Station Parksy lists secure parking at 1300 D St. SW in The Portals III Garage, 0.3 mi away, for $23 a day. Secure covered parking at 901 D St. SW is also 0.3 mi away and costs $18.95 a day, while a covered parking garage at the same address has the same $18.95 daily price. These garage spaces suit drivers who want covered or secured parking near the Mall. A secure 24/7 space at Ronald Reagan Building Garage is 0.4 mi away and costs $19 a day. Valet parking at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW is 0.4 mi away for $35 a day, while valet parking at Salamander Hotel is 0.4 mi away for $49 a day. The valet options suit drivers prioritizing attended parking over the lowest daily rate. ## Commuter Planning for Smithsonian Station Parking Commercial garages near the Mall fill quickly, and metered spaces along Ohio Drive SW and West Potomac Park also fill quickly (thehotelwashington.com). Commuters who need a predictable arrival should favor a reservable Parksy space instead of relying on a space becoming available at the curb. WMATA offers monthly reserved parking at 40 rail stations, with a premium guaranteed monthly fee of either $45 or $65, plus the regular daily parking charge (wmata.com). A monthly reserved option can suit a regular rail commuter who is willing to park at a participating station rather than search around the Mall. ## Federal Triangle Connection and Wider Rail Options Federal Triangle is the nearest station, 0.3 mi from Smithsonian Station and a 7-minute walk. Drivers parking away from the Mall can use that nearby rail connection when it provides a more convenient route to the final destination. Those stations provide park-and-ride alternatives for commuters who prefer guaranteed parking outside the immediate National Mall area, while the Federal Triangle connection offers the closest nearby station access. Show street view near Smithsonian Station ## Sources - [District of Columbia Department of Transportation](https://ddot.dc.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Getting Here and Parking](https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/getting-here-and-parking) - [Free Parking & Garages Deals near Smithsonian Metro ...](https://www.spotangels.com/washington-dc/smithsonian-metro-station-parking) - [Parking & Directions](https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/parking-directions) - [Parking](https://www.wmata.com/ride/guides/parking.html) - [Where to Park Near the National Mall: The 2026 DC ...](https://www.thehotelwashington.com/washington-dc-travel-guide/where-to-park-near-national-mall-dc) \* 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 Find Smithsonian Station Parking? Smithsonian Station has no public station car park, so drivers need nearby commercial, private, or street parking. Parksy lists spaces 0.3 mi away for $18.95 a day at 901 D St. SW and $23 a day at 1300 D St. SW. Metered parking is available along Ohio Drive SW and in West Potomac Park, but spaces fill quickly. ### Is There Public Parking at Smithsonian Station? There is no public parking facility at the station, so drivers cannot use a station-operated car park for a direct rail connection. The station address is 1201 Jefferson Drive SW. Nearby commercial and private spaces are the practical choice for leaving a vehicle close to the Mall, with the closest identified parking at 1205 Jefferson Drive Southwest. ### Where Is Street Parking Available Near the Station? Metered street parking is available along Ohio Drive SW and in West Potomac Park. These spaces are close to the National Mall, but they fill quickly because of busy Mall activity. The posted restrictions at the chosen space govern the stay, since the cited guidance does not provide a station-specific time limit, resident zone, or enforcement schedule. ### What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Options? Parksy lists secure parking at 1300 D St. SW in The Portals III Garage, 0.3 mi away, for $23 a day. At 901 D St. SW, secure covered parking and a covered parking garage are each 0.3 mi away and cost $18.95 a day. A secure 24/7 space at Ronald Reagan Building Garage is 0.4 mi away for $19 a day. ### What Parking Works Best for a Regular Commuter? Commercial garages and metered spaces along Ohio Drive SW and in West Potomac Park fill quickly. Commuters seeking a predictable arrival should favor a reservable Parksy space instead of relying on curb availability. WMATA offers monthly reserved parking at 40 rail stations, with a premium guaranteed monthly fee of either $45 or $65, plus the regular daily parking charge. ### Can I Use Another Rail Station When Parking Near the Mall? Federal Triangle is the nearest station, 0.3 mi from Smithsonian Station and a 7-minute walk. Drivers parking away from the Mall can use that nearby rail connection when it provides a more convenient route to the final destination. 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