--- description: Harvard station parking includes a covered space 0.2 mi away for $8 a day, hourly lots at $2.25, and monthly parking for $150. title: Parking Near Harvard Station, Cambridge | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9eaca278.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Harvard Station, Cambridge Transport Parking · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Harvard station Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1 Harvard Square [Airport Parking (BOS)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ma/bos) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ma/cambridge) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ma/cambridge) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ma/cambridge) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/cambridge) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ma/cambridge) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ma/cambridge) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ma/cambridge) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ma/cambridge) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ma/cambridge) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ma/cambridge) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ma/cambridge) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ma/cambridge) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ma/cambridge) Where Can I Park for Harvard Station? For Harvard station, nearby parking is the practical focus rather than a station lot. A covered space at 45 University Rd is 0.2 mi away for $8 a day, while covered valet parking at 73 Bennett St is 324 yd away for $14 a day. Regular commuters can compare a private Somerville space near Porter and Harvard Square at $150 a month. Listen to article 5:05 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
1 Harvard Square
Closest listed space
Covered Valet Parking at 73 Bennett St, Cambridge, 324 yd (4 min walk)
Nearest station
Central station, 1.0 mi (20 min walk)
## Parking Near Cambridge [Covered Valet Parking at 73 Bennett St, Cambridge $14.00/day 324 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/covered-valet-parking-at-73-bennett-st-cambridge-133907) [Convenient Covered Parking at 45 University Rd, Cambridge $8.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/convenient-covered-parking-at-45-university-rd-cam-139406) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Cambridge, MA $6.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/secure-247-private-parking-cambridge-ma-4501) [Convenient Parking Lot in Cambridge, MA $2.25/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/convenient-parking-lot-cambridge-ma-168771) [Convenient Parking Lot in Central Cambridge, MA $2.25/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/convenient-parking-lot-central-cambridge-ma-168479) [Private Parking space in Somerville MA near Porter / Harvard Sq. $150.00/mo 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/somerville/private-parking-space-somerville-ma-near-porter-harvard-sq-153071) [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-9eaca278.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@arjun-jai-498245236) / Arjun Jai ## Parking at Harvard Station on Harvard Square For drivers heading to the railway station, nearby parking is therefore the practical focus rather than a station lot. Harvard Square is 0.7 mi from Cambridge center, so parking close to the square can also work for visitors combining a rail journey with time in central Cambridge. The station address is useful when comparing spaces, particularly where a listing is described by a Cambridge street or neighborhood rather than by the station name. ## Commuter Parking Choices for the Station Harvard University says it offers daily and hourly parking options for flexible commuting needs (transportation.harvard.edu). Drivers who need a repeatable weekday arrangement can compare a monthly private space with shorter-stay listings nearby. A $150 a month option is available in Somerville near Porter and Harvard Square, while daily and hourly spaces provide more flexibility for occasional trips. The monthly choice is better suited to a regular commuter who wants a predictable arrangement rather than a different space each day. Show map of Cambridge ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near Harvard Square A covered space at 45 University Rd is 0.2 mi away and costs $8 a day, making it a practical middle-distance option for a full workday. Covered valet parking at 73 Bennett St is 324 yd away at $14 a day, suited to drivers who value a covered, managed space close to the square. A secure private space in Cambridge is 0.4 mi away for $6 a day. Two parking lots in Cambridge are 0.6 mi away and charge $2.25 an hour, which can suit shorter visits where an hourly rate is more useful than a daily charge. A private space in Somerville near Porter and Harvard Square is 0.7 mi away at $150 a month, best for a regular commuter. ## Street Parking Rules Around Harvard Square The published local parking material identifies daily parking at $2, valid until 11:59 pm on the current day, and overnight parking at $2 per 24-hour period with parking permitted for up to 10 days (cityofharvard.org). Those terms describe the City of Harvard material and should not be treated as rules for every street around the Cambridge station. The same local material lists $1.85 per 24 hours and Zone 309 (cityofharvard.org). The published information also includes a time reference ending at 3:30 pm (cityofharvard.org). These details point to zone-specific or lot-specific controls rather than one rule applying across Harvard Square, so a driver using public parking needs to match the sign or zone to the intended stay. ## Central Station and Onward Connections From Harvard Central station is the nearest station listed for this location, at 1.0 mi or a 20 min walk. Drivers can use a nearby private space and continue on foot when the destination is Central rather than Harvard Square, although the two station areas serve different parts of Cambridge. Harvard station is also 0.7 mi from Cambridge center, making the surrounding area accessible for a combined rail and city visit. Show street view near Harvard station ## Sources - [Massachusetts Department of Transportation](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-transportation) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [PARKING FEES](https://www.cityofharvard.org/media/18456) - [COMMUTER PARKING INFORMATION](https://www.cityofharvard.org/media/20456) - [Parking](https://transportation.harvard.edu/parking) \* 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 Harvard Station? For Harvard station, nearby parking is the practical focus rather than a station lot. A covered space at 45 University Rd is 0.2 mi away for $8 a day, while covered valet parking at 73 Bennett St is 324 yd away for $14 a day. Regular commuters can compare a private Somerville space near Porter and Harvard Square at $150 a month. ### What Is the Closest Covered Parking Near Harvard Station? Covered valet parking at 73 Bennett St is 324 yd away and costs $14 a day. A covered space at 45 University Rd is 0.2 mi away and costs $8 a day. The Bennett St option is closer and managed, while the University Rd space is a lower-cost covered choice for a full workday. ### What Is the Cheapest Daily Parking Near Harvard Station? A secure private space in Cambridge is 0.4 mi away and costs $6 a day. A covered space at 45 University Rd costs $8 a day and is 0.2 mi away. For shorter visits, two parking lots in Cambridge are 0.6 mi away and charge $2.25 an hour. ### Is There Monthly Parking Near Harvard Station for Commuters? A private space in Somerville near Porter and Harvard Square is 0.7 mi away and costs $150 a month. This option is best suited to a regular commuter who wants a predictable arrangement rather than a different space each day. Daily and hourly spaces provide more flexibility for occasional trips. ### How Much Does Hourly Parking Cost Near Harvard Square? Two parking lots in Cambridge are 0.6 mi away and charge $2.25 an hour. Drivers should compare the intended stay with daily options, including the $6 a day private space 0.4 mi away. ### What Are the Street Parking Rules Around Harvard Square? Published local parking material lists daily parking at $2, valid until 11:59 pm on the current day, and overnight parking at $2 per 24-hour period for up to 10 days. 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