Facility Overview
The Burtonsville Park-and-Ride lot, situated at 387 National Drive in Burtonsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, is a major commuter hub connecting northern Montgomery and Howard counties with the broader Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan regions. This sprawling, open-air surface facility features hundreds of well-demarcated parking bays designed to handle daily regional commuter traffic. Because the lot is an open-air surface design without low overhead decks or height restriction barriers, it offers unrestricted vertical clearance, making it fully accommodating for standard sedans, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and commercial high-roof vans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned immediately adjacent to the US-29 (Columbia Pike) and MD-198 (Old Columbia Pike / Spencerville Road) interchange, the facility serves as a vital suburban gateway. Drivers parked here have immediate walking access to the adjacent Burtonsville Crossing Shopping Center, home to local dining, coffee shops, grocery outlets, and everyday convenience retailers. The surrounding area features key community destinations including the Burtonsville Town Square, Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center and Library (within a 3-minute drive), and the Fairland Recreational Park sports complex. For commuters heading to major employment centers, the lot provides direct transit routes to downtown Silver Spring, Washington D.C., Columbia, and BWI Airport.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Vehicle ingress and egress are easily managed via National Drive, connecting smoothly to Old Columbia Pike and Route 29. Commuters heading south towards the Capital Beltway (I-495) or north toward I-95 and MD-200 (Intercounty Connector / ICC) can seamlessly transition from the lot to major thoroughfares. Transit connectivity is the primary highlight of this location: it serves as a northern terminus for Montgomery County\'s Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Orange Line, delivering fast, frequent service along US-29 down to the Silver Spring Transit Center (Red Line Metrorail). In addition, MTA Maryland Commuter Bus routes (including routes 201, 305, 315, and 325) provide direct express transit to BWI Marshall Airport, Gaithersburg, and downtown Washington, D.C.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, paved open-air surface parking with high-capacity vehicle stalls
- Unrestricted vertical clearance suitable for tall vehicles, utility vans, and roof-racked SUVs
- Direct access to covered bus shelters, transit arrival display boards, and customer waiting areas
- Dedicated ADA-accessible parking stalls positioned adjacent to bus platforms
- Illuminated parking bays and pedestrian walkways for early-morning and late-evening safety
- Free daily parking provided by Montgomery County and state transit authorities
- Close proximity to EV charging and commercial services at Burtonsville Crossing
Ideal For
- Daily commuters taking the US-29 Flash BRT to Silver Spring and the Washington Metro system
- State commuter bus passengers traveling to downtown D.C., Baltimore, or BWI Airport
- Carpoolers and vanpoolers organizing ride-shares along the US-29 and I-95 corridors
- Shoppers and patrons visiting businesses within the Burtonsville commercial corridor
Visitor & Driver Tips
Parking at the Burtonsville Park-and-Ride is complimentary on a first-come, first-served basis. During typical weekday peak commute hours (between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM), spaces closest to the primary Flash bus passenger platform fill up rapidly, so drivers seeking the shortest walk to the bus stop are encouraged to arrive early. If arriving later in the morning, ample spaces remain available across the perimeter and rear sections of the lot. For navigation, enter via National Drive off Old Columbia Pike, and check local Montgomery County Ride On or MTA schedules prior to arrival to coordinate bus departures.
