About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated at the scenic tip of the Nantasket Peninsula at 171 Main Street, Hull, MA, the Hull Commuter Ferry Parking lot serves as the primary park-and-ride staging ground for passenger transit directly across Boston Harbor. This open-air surface parking facility accommodates daily commuters heading into downtown Boston, Logan International Airport, and seasonal visitors touring the harbor. Because the lot is completely open-air with no overhead barriers or low-clearance decks, standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and rooftop rack-equipped recreational vehicles can navigate and park with total clearance ease.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on historic Pemberton Point facing Hull Gut, this lot places travelers within footsteps of coastal landmarks and direct maritime links:

MBTA Pemberton Point Ferry Pier: Directly adjacent (1-minute walk), providing express water transportation to Boston Long Wharf, Rowes Wharf, Logan Airport, and Hingham Shipyard.
Hull High School & Community Athletic Fields: Situated immediately across Main Street.
Fort Revere Park & Telegraph Hill: Approximately 1.2 miles south, featuring historic fortification remnants, sweeping harbor panoramic views, and a classic coastal observation tower.
Pemberton Pier Fishing & Scenic Walk: Steps away, offering premier saltwater shore fishing and waterfront viewing of the outer Boston Harbor islands.
Nantasket Beach & Hull Village: Located a brief 5-to-10-minute drive down the peninsula, featuring Atlantic-facing beachfronts, seaside arcades, local clam shacks, and vibrant dining along Nantasket Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular access to the facility is direct and straightforward via Main Street at the terminus of Route 228 (Nantasket Avenue), which runs the entire length of the Hull peninsula. During standard weekday morning commute windows, arrival is typically calm, although drivers should allow buffer time before scheduled ferry sailings. The lot provides seamless intermodal transfer to the MBTA F2H ferry route, delivering commuters directly to the Boston Financial District in approximately 25 to 30 minutes without having to contend with Southeast Expressway (I-93) or Route 3 highway gridlock.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Easy drive-in/drive-out parking bays with generous lane widths.
Unrestricted Headroom: No multi-level height barriers, welcoming tall vehicles and rooftop cargo carriers.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking bays situated closest to the boarding dock ramps.
Digital Payment Convenience: On-site pay machines and mobile app options (PayByPhone / Town of Hull commuter billing) for fast payment.
Night Illumination: Street-level lot lighting suited for early morning departures and late evening arrivals.
Waterfront Transit Hub: Sheltered boarding gangway and harbor viewing benches directly adjacent.

Ideal For

Downtown Boston Commuters: Professionals seeking a scenic, stress-free ferry crossing into Long Wharf or Rowes Wharf.
Logan Airport Travelers: Passengers traveling to Boston Logan via scheduled water taxi connections.
Recreational Boaters & Anglers: Day visitors enjoying saltwater fishing and sightseeing around Hull Gut.
Peninsula Day Visitors: Tourists exploring historical sites around Fort Revere, Hull Village, and outer harbor viewpoints.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Space can fill up rapidly during peak weekday morning commute departures (especially the 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM boats) and on warm summer holiday weekends. Drivers are strongly advised to arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to their intended ferry departure time to park, process payment via the mobile parking app or payment station, and walk down the gangway. Pay close attention to posted signage regarding resident permit restrictions versus daily transient visitor parking zones to avoid ticketing.