Name: Andover Station Parking Lot – 26 Railroad St, Andover, MA 01810, Massachusetts
Address: 26 Railroad St, Andover, MA 01810, Andover, Massachusetts, 1810, US
Telephone: 617-222-3200
Price range: $$

About this Location

Overview & Suitability

The Andover Station Parking Lot is a convenient surface-level facility specifically designed to serve commuters utilizing the MBTA Haverhill Line. With 147 standard parking spaces, it provides essential infrastructure for daily rail passengers. This lot is intended for standard passenger vehicles; there are no provisions for RVs, campers, or oversized vehicles, and overnight parking is strictly prohibited.

Access, Dimensions & Clearance

The facility is an open-air surface lot with no height restrictions or complex clearance requirements, making it easily navigable for standard commuter cars and light trucks. Access is located directly via Railroad Street in Andover, providing straightforward entry and exit for daily commuters.

Parking Rates, Tariffs & Booking

Parking is managed by Keolis Commuter Services on behalf of the MBTA. The facility operates on a pay-per-day basis with no requirement for advance reservations.

Monday – Friday: $4.00 per day
Saturday – Sunday: $2.00 per day
Monthly Permit: $70.00

Payment is primarily facilitated through the PayByPhone app using location code 4229. Alternatively, users may receive an invoice by mail for a $1 processing fee.

Security & Amenities

The lot is designed as an unattended commuter facility. While it offers basic lighting for evening visibility, commuters should note it is an open-access surface lot. Amenities include:

6 designated accessible parking spaces
Covered bike racks for multi-modal commuters
Direct access to the station platform (mini-high level platform)

Strategic Alternative

This lot serves as a vital strategic alternative for travelers looking to avoid the congestion of downtown Boston. By utilizing the Andover Station, commuters can access affordable, low-cost parking and take the MBTA Commuter Rail directly to North Station, effectively bypassing the need for expensive city-center parking. It also acts as an ideal staging point for weekend excursions along the Haverhill Line.

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Access specs, clearance heights & walking distance to local destinations

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Open Air / No Height Restriction

Open surface commuter lot accommodates high-profile vehicles, roof cargo boxes, and vans without height restrictions.

Access Mechanism

Open Surface Bay

Payment Accepted

Mobile App (PayByPhone / MBTA Pay), Credit Card

Neighbourhood at a Glance 20 venues

8 Parks

3 Museums

2 Supermarkets

2 Townhalls

2 Theatres

Closest 3 min walk

Furthest 24 min walk

This car park sits within a 24-minute walk of 20 local venues, including Whole Foods Market and Merrimack College. Ideal for visitors to the area's park scene.

Walking Distance to Destinations

Event Day Traffic Notice: Walking distance to J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts. Expect heavier pump demand and area congestion on event days.

Whole Foods Market Supermarket Plaza

3m walk • 0.15 mi

Exit onto Railroad Street and turn directly onto Main Street for immediate grocery access.

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Indian Ridge Park Park

6m walk • 0.28 mi

Take Railroad Street west to access local walking paths leading directly into the reservation.

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Andover Town Hall Townhall

6m walk • 0.31 mi

Head south toward Bartlet Street; public metered street spaces are scarce on official meeting days.

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