Facility Overview

The Greenbush Station Parking Lot is the primary park-and-ride facility serving the southern terminus of the MBTA Commuter Rail Greenbush Line. Situated at 347 New Driftway in the scenic coastal community of Scituate, Massachusetts, this sprawling open-air surface parking facility accommodates roughly 1,000 vehicles. Because it is a ground-level outdoor lot without overhead canopies or multi-story garage structures, there are no vertical clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating for oversized vehicles, tall pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, vehicles with roof racks or kayak carriers, and high-roof transit vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated along the Driftway corridor, the parking lot offers immediate proximity to both commuter infrastructure and renowned local recreation destinations. Key nearby attractions include:

• Widows Walk Golf Course: Located directly across the street, this municipally owned 18-hole championship layout is mere steps from the lot.
• Driftway Conservation Park & Trails: Situated within a 5-minute walk, featuring scenic walking paths, salt marsh vistas, and the Herring River / North River water access.
• Scituate Harbor: Located approximately 1.5 miles northeast (a 4-minute drive), offering bustling coastal dining, independent boutiques, historic maritime sites, and marina access.
• Scituate Country Club: Situated less than 1.5 miles away along the scenic coast.
• Downtown Boston & South Station: Easily accessible via the Greenbush Commuter Rail line without driving into metropolitan Boston traffic, reaching South Station in roughly 50 minutes.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via New Driftway, which connects directly to Route 3A (Chief Justice Cushing Highway), the primary north-south artery connecting Scituate to Cohasset, Hingham, Norwell, and Marshfield. Traffic flows efficiently during peak morning drop-offs and evening returns through wide internal roadways and clear signage. Transit connectivity is peerless: passengers step directly from the lot onto the high-level boarding platforms of Greenbush Station, offering full ADA-compliant, zero-step boarding onto inbound trains toward Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and Boston South Station.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Expansive Surface Parking: Ample standard bays, well-marked directional lanes, and generous drive aisles.
• ADA Accessibility: Designated accessible parking spaces positioned closest to the platform access ramps with smooth, level walkways.
• EV Charging Stations: Level 2 electric vehicle charging plugs available on-site for commuter top-ups.
• Overhead Lighting & Security: Site illumination throughout all lanes and platform monitoring supported by the MBTA Transit Police.
• Cashless Mobile Payments: Convenient contactless payment handled via the PayByPhone mobile application or online billing, eliminating the need to wait in line at payment kiosks.
• Bicycle Facilities: Covered bike racks and pedal parking shelters for multi-modal commuters.

Ideal For

• Daily Boston Commuters: Suburban professionals seeking a stress-free, traffic-free rail journey directly into Boston\'s Financial District.
• Golfers & Outdoor Enthusiasts: Visitors heading across the street to Widows Walk Golf Course or exploring Driftway Conservation Park trails.
• Day Trippers to Boston: South Shore residents and tourists traveling to Boston for sports games at TD Garden, concerts, museum visits, or theater events.
• Carpoolers & Rideshare Meetups: Convenient meeting spot for South Shore carpools via Route 3A.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Payment Protocol: Parking payments are linked to vehicle license plates. Note your license plate number and space zone code to finalize payment promptly upon arrival via the PayByPhone app to avoid automated violation notices.
• Early Commute Arrival: While capacity is generous, prime parking bays nearest the train platform fill up before 7:30 AM on peak mid-week commuting days.
• Winter Weather: As an open-air coastal lot, allow extra time during winter snow events while municipal and transit crews clear parking rows and walkways.
• Overnight Rules: Multi-day parking is permitted for commuter rail riders, but vehicles must be registered in the payment system for each day parked.