Boston: Parking/T/options
Traveling to Andover the week after Easter with wife & 4 kids. 2 purposes, day 1: see Quincy Market area, walk around, day 2: Fenway Park for a 4 pm ame. Trying to see the best way to get around, specifically, is there a good T station to park at and then just take the train (Alewife or Oakgrove maybe?) I don't want the hassle of trying to park either downtown or at Fenway. Just want to plan things out, I am sonewhat familiar with Boston, I know how easy the T is, but never drove to a station and parked. Thanks in advance for any help.....
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Originally Posted by cdepks
(Post 18230806)
Traveling to Andover the week after Easter with wife & 4 kids. 2 purposes, day 1: see Quincy Market area, walk around, day 2: Fenway Park for a 4 pm ame. Trying to see the best way to get around, specifically, is there a good T station to park at and then just take the train (Alewife or Oakgrove maybe?) I don't want the hassle of trying to park either downtown or at Fenway. Just want to plan things out, I am sonewhat familiar with Boston, I know how easy the T is, but never drove to a station and parked. Thanks in advance for any help.....
Of course the best way to see the area is to STAY in the area, and save the hour or so it will take you to make the commute each way. |
Originally Posted by Out of my Element
(Post 18230841)
There is commuter rail in Andover, brings you in to North Station, and you can easily walk to Quincy Market from there, or take the Green Line to Fenway Park. Otherwise, Oak Grove is the closest Rapid Transit station to Andover with ample parking. Take the Orange Line to North Station and walk to Quincy Market or switch to Green Line (free transfer) to Fenway.
Of course the best way to see the area is to STAY in the area, and save the hour or so it will take you to make the commute each way. |
Originally Posted by cdepks
(Post 18233870)
Thanks, I thing the Oak Grove option will allow for more frequent trains. I'd love to stay in the city, but with 6 of us it is a little cost prohibitive...
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Originally Posted by Out of my Element
(Post 18235522)
Give Priceline a shot before you give up on staying in town. Can't hurt to try!
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Originally Posted by cdepks
(Post 18235558)
Will do, as a follow-up, since you are obviously familiar with the area: Is parking at Oak Grove (listed at 788 spaces) usually an issue? I see that Wellington (1,316) is only a few minutes further of a drive, would that be a better choice? As I said, wife & 4 kids, so I want ease! Will be parking at whichever station and heading into the city on Thursday, 3-4 pm, Friday 9 am and Saturday around 10 am. Returns each day around 7pm, thanks for any help.....
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Weekends will not a problem. Thursday and Friday may be hit or miss. You might want to try Alewife based on the data below.
You can used this website to find which stations have parking and rate: http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/parking/ Scroll to bottom and select the line: Alewife Spaces: 2,733 Average Weekday Availability: <5% Rate: $7.00/day. $8.00/overnight Standard Parking (617) 695-6356 Oak Grove Spaces: 788 Average Weekday Availability: <1% Rate: $5.50 Five Star Parking - 781-528-6660 Wellington Spaces: 1,316 Average Weekday Availability: <1% Rate: $5.50 Five Star Parking - 781-528-6660 |
If you really wanted to park somewhere, you can always park in one of the outside neighbourhoods of Boston...i.e. leave your car on the street in Brighton or Allston. They both have regular T service that can get you to Kenmore in 30-45min.
This works if you are staying at a hotel in the city. |
Originally Posted by BostonFlyer1624
(Post 18250291)
If you really wanted to park somewhere, you can always park in one of the outside neighbourhoods of Boston...i.e. leave your car on the street in Brighton or Allston. They both have regular T service that can get you to Kenmore in 30-45min.
This works if you are staying at a hotel in the city. Depending on what the rental car is costing, might be getting close to worth staying in the city! |
Originally Posted by Out of my Element
(Post 18252230)
Heck, with 6 people taking the subway, that's $24 per round trip ($20.40 with a Charlie Card). Might be cheaper to drive in and park in a lot!
Depending on what the rental car is costing, might be getting close to worth staying in the city! |
Originally Posted by BostonFlyer1624
(Post 18250291)
If you really wanted to park somewhere, you can always park in one of the outside neighbourhoods of Boston...i.e. leave your car on the street in Brighton or Allston. They both have regular T service that can get you to Kenmore in 30-45min.
This works if you are staying at a hotel in the city. 2. Since when does it take 30-45 minutes to get to Kenmore from Brighton and Allston? I would think 5-20 minutes. 3. Why would one do this if staying at a hotel in the city? Do you mean to avoid paying for parking? Other than that, I'm in complete agreement with you. |
Originally Posted by cdepks
(Post 18252605)
It is not a rental car, it's my car, and I am more concerned about finding a place to park, not saving the money on parking. And the hotel comparisons are crazy ($108 for a suite in Andover vs. $350+ in Boston) I just assumed parking in the city was nearly inpossible and at Fenway as well, maybe I am wrong?
Originally Posted by Blumie
(Post 18252684)
1. Good luck finding parking in Brighton and Allston.
2. Since when does it take 30-45 minutes to get to Kenmore from Brighton and Allston? I would think 5-20 minutes. 3. Why would one do this if staying at a hotel in the city? Do you mean to avoid paying for parking? Other than that, I'm in complete agreement with you. |
Wellington station would be a better bet than Oak Grove - especially on Thursday and Friday. The lot at Oak Grove fills up by around 7:30AM. Wellington usually has plenty of parking as well as the garage at Station Landing Garage which is attached to the station by a skywalk and costs $5.00 a day.
http://www.stationlanding.com/garage.swf http://www.stationlanding.com/Statio...rkingRates.pdf I would use Wellington or try Priceline for a hotel in town.... Are you staying at the Staybridge Suites?? That is a great place to stay ... |
Originally Posted by robertwcook16
(Post 18257376)
Wellington station would be a better bet than Oak Grove - especially on Thursday and Friday. The lot at Oak Grove fills up by around 7:30AM. Wellington usually has plenty of parking as well as the garage at Station Landing Garage which is attached to the station by a skywalk and costs $5.00 a day.
http://www.stationlanding.com/garage.swf http://www.stationlanding.com/Statio...rkingRates.pdf I would use Wellington or try Priceline for a hotel in town.... Are you staying at the Staybridge Suites?? That is a great place to stay ... |
Originally Posted by cdepks
(Post 18258135)
Thanks...I will probably go with Wellington, even for the cost (6 people) it is easier than driving around with kid's looking for a parking spot. Yes, we are staying at Staybridge Suites, glad to hear it is nice....
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