Parking Near University Station, Coral Gables
Where Can I Park at University Station?
University Station has a 295-space surface lot north of the station underneath the tracks at 1213 South Dixie Highway. Lot C, between the station and Stanford Drive, is fully closed, so it is not an overflow option. Nearby Parksy choices include a secure garage 316 yd away for $8 a day and a garage 0.2 mi away for $1 an hour.
- Address
- 1213 South Dixie Highway
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in Coral Gables for Just $8/day, 316 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- South Miami, 1.0 mi (21 min walk)
Parking Near Coral Gables
University Station, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
University Station’s Surface Lot Under the Tracks
The station has a surface parking lot north of the station underneath the tracks, giving rail passengers a dedicated place to leave a car before using Metrorail (Wikipedia). The lot has 295 spaces (miamimetrorail.org), so it is a substantial option for commuters arriving at 1213 South Dixie Highway.
The station is built on the edge of the Coral Gables campus (miamimetrorail.org), placing the parking area close to the University of Miami side of the line. Coral Gables lists Lot C as the parking lot between University Station and Stanford Drive, but the lot is currently fully closed (coralgables.com). Drivers heading for that area should distinguish the closed Lot C from the station’s surface lot north of the tracks.
Parksy Garages and Lots Around the Coral Gables Station
Parksy lists a secure garage 316 yd from the station for $8 a day, a practical choice for drivers who want covered parking within a short distance. A second secure garage 0.2 mi away charges $1 an hour, which suits shorter visits or a flexible part-day stay.
Other nearby paid options include a parking lot 0.3 mi away at $1 an hour and a garage 0.5 mi away at $6 a day. Drivers planning a longer walk can choose a parking lot 0.8 mi away for $5 a day or a secure garage 0.9 mi away for $6 a day. The hourly spaces fit brief errands, while the daily-rate garages and lots are better aligned with a full rail commute.
Commuter Planning for the University Metrorail Stop
The station’s 295-space surface lot creates a defined capacity for weekday rail parking (miamimetrorail.org). The Coral Gables closure notice identifies Lot C, between the station and Stanford Drive, as fully closed (coralgables.com), so that location should not be treated as overflow parking.
Drivers who want a more predictable arrival can reserve a nearby Parksy space before leaving home. The $1-an-hour garage 0.2 mi away and the $1-an-hour lot 0.3 mi away suit commuters who need hourly billing, while the $8-a-day garage 316 yd away and the $6-a-day garage 0.5 mi away provide daily-priced alternatives. The station is on the edge of the Coral Gables campus (miamimetrorail.org), making early planning useful when campus and rail demand overlap.
Parking Controls Near South Dixie Highway
Coral Gables identifies Lot C as the parking lot between University Station and Stanford Drive and marks the lot fully closed (coralgables.com).
The station address is 1213 South Dixie Highway, while the closed Lot C is located between the station and Stanford Drive (coralgables.com). Drivers should keep the closure location separate from other station parking and avoid using the closed lot as a stopping or turning area. The city’s closure notice provides the relevant local control for this approach.
South Miami and Other Ways to Reach the Line
South Miami is the nearest other station, 1.0 mi away and a 21-minute walk from the station.
The station is a Miami Metrorail stop on the Green Line (miamimetrorail.org). Its location on the edge of the Coral Gables campus connects rail travel with the University of Miami area (miamimetrorail.org). Drivers can therefore compare the station’s surface lot with Parksy’s garages and lots in Coral Gables, or walk to South Miami when a different station access point works better for the journey.
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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 at University Station?
University Station has a 295-space surface lot north of the station underneath the tracks at 1213 South Dixie Highway. Lot C, between the station and Stanford Drive, is fully closed, so it is not an overflow option. Nearby Parksy choices include a secure garage 316 yd away for $8 a day and a garage 0.2 mi away for $1 an hour.
How Many Spaces Are at the University Station Surface Lot?
The surface parking lot north of the station underneath the tracks has 295 spaces. It provides a dedicated place for rail passengers to leave a car before using Metrorail. The station is at 1213 South Dixie Highway, on the edge of the Coral Gables campus, close to the University of Miami side of the line.
Is Lot C Near University Station Open?
No. Coral Gables lists Lot C as the parking lot between University Station and Stanford Drive, and the lot is fully closed. Drivers should distinguish this closed location from the station’s surface lot north of the tracks and should not use Lot C as overflow parking or as a stopping or turning area.
What Nearby Parking Options Charge by the Hour?
A secure garage 0.2 mi from the station charges $1 an hour, while a parking lot 0.3 mi away also charges $1 an hour. These hourly spaces suit shorter visits, flexible part-day stays, or commuters who need hourly billing rather than a daily rate.
What Daily Parking Options Are Near University Station?
Daily-priced choices include a secure garage 316 yd from the station for $8 a day, a garage 0.5 mi away for $6 a day, a parking lot 0.8 mi away for $5 a day, and a secure garage 0.9 mi away for $6 a day. These options align with a full rail commute.
How Far Is South Miami Station From University Station?
South Miami is the nearest other station, 1.0 mi away and a 21-minute walk. University Station is a Miami Metrorail stop on the Green Line, and drivers can compare its surface lot with nearby Coral Gables garages and lots or walk to South Miami when another access point works better.
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