Parking Near Kendall/MIT Station, Back Bay
Where Can I Park for Kendall/MIT Station?
Kendall/MIT station has no dedicated MBTA car parking. Nearby alternatives include two Kendall Center automated garages open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or Parksy spaces 210 yards away for $100 a week or $50 a day. Metered street parking is available where signs permit it, but the posted time limit governs each space.
- Address
- 300 Main Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Cambridge - Ideal for SUVs, 210 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Charles/MGH station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
Parking Near Back Bay
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Arjun Jai
Kendall/MIT Station Has No Station Car Park
The station itself has no parking for cars. The MBTA station page marks parking as “Not available,” so drivers cannot use a dedicated MBTA lot at the platforms (mbta.com). The entrance is at 300 Main Street in MIT, near Back Bay, making the station a transit stop rather than a park-and-ride destination.
Kendall Center has two fully automated parking garages, and both operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays (kendallcenter.com). Those facilities are separate from the station, so they should be treated as nearby commercial garages rather than station parking. The MBTA page also lists outdoor bike racks and reports four of four elevators working (mbta.com), useful details for passengers combining a short drive with another mode.
Metered Street Parking Around 300 Main Street
Street parking in Cambridge is available where a designated parking meter is installed (cambridgeusa.org). Drivers using a metered space need to follow the information shown on the signs, including the allotted time. The Cambridge parking guidance specifically directs motorists to pay attention to those signs, so the posted restriction governs the individual space rather than a single rule applying across every block.
For a station trip, metered curb parking is best suited to a short stop when the sign permits the intended stay. It is not a substitute for a station car park, because the MBTA identifies parking as unavailable at the stop (mbta.com).
Parksy Spaces Near the Station in Cambridge
Parksy lists two spaces 210 yards away for drivers who want a very short walk: a private parking space available around the clock for $100 a week, and a secure garage space available around the clock for $50 a day that is suitable for SUVs. The weekly option fits a regular commuter, while the daily garage option works better for an occasional trip or a larger vehicle.
Four more priced spaces sit 0.2 miles away. Two provide around-the-clock access at $92 a month, including a Neighbor Self Storage space and another convenient parking space. The monthly options suit longer-term station users, while the covered and garage spaces offer daily flexibility.
Walking and Transit Connections From Kendall/MIT
Charles/MGH station is the nearest listed station, 0.8 miles away and a 16-minute walk. That gives drivers a useful alternative rail connection when a trip does not need to start at the station. Back Bay center is 0.9 miles from the station, placing the stop close to central destinations while remaining in MIT.
The station page lists outdoor bike racks and elevators, with four of four elevators working (mbta.com).
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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 Kendall/MIT Station?
Kendall/MIT station has no dedicated MBTA car parking. Nearby alternatives include two Kendall Center automated garages open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or Parksy spaces 210 yards away for $100 a week or $50 a day. Metered street parking is available where signs permit it, but the posted time limit governs each space.
Does Kendall/MIT Station Have a Station Parking Lot?
No. The MBTA station page marks parking as “Not available,” so drivers cannot use a dedicated MBTA lot at the platforms. Kendall Center has two separate fully automated parking garages, and both operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. They are nearby commercial garages rather than station parking.
Is Street Parking Available Near 300 Main Street?
Street parking is available in Cambridge where a designated parking meter is installed. Drivers must follow the information on the signs, including the allotted time, because the posted restriction governs the individual space. Metered curb parking is best suited to a short stop when the sign permits the intended stay.
What Parksy Parking Options Are Closest to Kendall/MIT Station?
Parksy lists two spaces 210 yards away: a private parking space available around the clock for $100 a week and a secure garage space available around the clock for $50 a day that is suitable for SUVs. Four more priced spaces sit 0.2 miles away, including $92 a month options and $11 a day covered or garage spaces.
Which Parking Option Suits a Regular Kendall/MIT Commuter?
The private parking space 210 yards away, available around the clock for $100 a week, fits a regular commuter. Longer-term users can also consider two spaces 0.2 miles away at $92 a month, including a Neighbor Self Storage space and another convenient parking space. The monthly options suit longer-term station users.
What Nearby Transit and Access Details Should Drivers Know?
Charles/MGH station is the nearest listed station, 0.8 miles away and a 16-minute walk. The station page lists outdoor bike racks and reports four of four elevators working. Back Bay center is 0.9 miles from the station, placing the stop close to central destinations while remaining in MIT.
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