About this Location

Facility Overview

The Michaels Bus Parking Lot at 1057 US-46 in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a sprawling, open-air surface parking facility situated within the Arlington Plaza commercial shopping corridor. Functioning both as customer parking for retail visitors and as a vital park-and-ride staging point for regional commuter bus travelers, this expansive lot provides convenient, ground-level access. Because it is an open surface lot without overhead barriers, there are virtually no vertical height clearance restrictions, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger sedans, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, commercial passenger vans, and motorcoaches.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of Morris County’s bustling commercial district along the Route 46 corridor, this parking area places drivers right next to popular retail stores, dining spots, and local corporate centers. Prominent nearby points of interest include:

Arlington Plaza & Adjacent Retail: Direct, on-foot access to Michaels, Petco, and local neighborhood shopping destinations within 1 to 3 minutes.
Troy Hills & Morris Plains Corporate Parks: Situated within a 5- to 10-minute drive of major corporate campuses and regional business headquarters along Interstates 80 and 287.
Lake Parsippany: Located just over 2 miles south, offering scenic waterfront recreation, walking trails, and community parks.
Local Dining & Quick Eats: An assortment of casual eateries, delis, and national fast-casual restaurants located immediately along US-46.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via multiple curb cuts directly off US Highway 46 Eastbound and Westbound, with dedicated turning lanes and signalized intersections that streamline entry and exit during morning and evening rush hours. The facility is strategically positioned near major highway junctions, including Interstate 80, Interstate 287, and Route 202, allowing seamless navigation to and from surrounding towns like Morristown, Denville, and Montville.

For public transit users and Manhattan-bound commuters, this location is widely recognized as a convenient pickup point for commuter bus services, including Lakeland Bus Lines and local NJ Transit bus connections serving the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) in Midtown Manhattan, making it a reliable car-to-bus transfer hub.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Expansive Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous driving lanes and standard-width parking stalls allow easy maneuvering for vehicles of all sizes.
Zero Height Clearance Limitations: Open-sky layout comfortably accommodates roof racks, commercial work vans, and high-clearance pickup trucks.
Designated ADA Accessible Parking: Clear, marked accessible spaces positioned close to retail entrances with curb ramp access.
Transit Connection Convenience: Sheltered bus stop zones and curbside staging areas within walking distance of parking bays.
Exterior Lighting: Overhead lot lighting provides visibility across major parking aisles during early morning and late evening hours.

Ideal For

NYC Commuters: Suburban commuters taking advantage of express coach and bus connections directly to Midtown Manhattan.
Local Shoppers & Errand Runners: Visitors heading to Michaels, surrounding big-box stores, and nearby commercial plazas.
Carpoolers & Rideshare Stagers: Travelers meeting colleagues or arranging rides along the busy I-80/I-287 Morris County transit interchange.
Commercial & High-Profile Vehicles: Drivers operating utility vehicles, high-roof vans, or pickup trucks who require an open lot without parking garage height ceilings.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Commuters utilizing the lot for bus travel should arrive before the peak morning departure window (between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM) to secure parking spaces closest to the transit boarding points. Always check local plaza signage to confirm designated commuter parking zones versus short-term retail customer areas to prevent ticketing or towing. When exiting onto US-46 during peak evening traffic, use signal-assisted access points to merge smoothly and safely into moving highway lanes.