Facility Overview

The South State Street Garage, located at 57 S State St in Stamford, Connecticut, is a state-of-the-art, multi-level parking deck operated in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and LAZ Parking. Serving as the primary parking facility for the Stamford Transportation Center (STC), this modern garage features nearly 1,000 structured spaces arranged across multiple tiers. The facility accommodates standard passenger vehicles, minivans, crossovers, and full-size SUVs with ease. However, drivers of high-roof conversion vans, commercial delivery trucks, or vehicles mounted with oversized roof racks should observe the posted vehicle height clearance limits (typically 7 feet 2 inches) and utilize designated exterior loading zones if clearance is exceeded.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically positioned at the gateway between Downtown Stamford and the bustling South End / Harbor Point districts, the South State Street Garage puts visitors within immediate reach of regional transit and prominent local destinations:

• Stamford Transportation Center: Directly connected via a climate-controlled enclosed pedestrian bridge over Washington Boulevard, providing immediate access to Metro-North Railroad and Amtrak train platforms.
• Harbor Point: Located less than a 10-minute walk south, featuring waterfront dining along Stamford Harbor, boardwalks, luxury residential high-rises, and Commons Park.
• Downtown Stamford: Just a 10- to 15-minute walk north across the highway underpass to the Palace Theatre, Mill River Park, Stamford Town Center, and the Bedford Street dining and entertainment corridor.
• UConn Stamford: Located approximately 0.9 miles north in downtown Stamford, easily reachable on foot or via a quick local transit connection.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are engineered for rapid transit commuting. Vehicle entrances are located directly on South State Street, which runs parallel to Interstate 95 (Exit 7 northbound/southbound). Exiting after peak evening commuting hours is seamless, as drivers can merge onto I-95 or head toward Route 1 within moments. For non-vehicular connections, the Stamford Transportation Center offers high-frequency Metro-North service to New York Grand Central Terminal (around 45 to 55 minutes on express runs), regional Amtrak service along the Northeast Corridor, and a central depot for CTtransit local and express bus routes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Enclosed, direct pedestrian bridge offering covered, weatherproof connection to train platforms.
• Dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on designated parking levels.
• Automated pay stations supporting credit cards, debit cards, and contactless digital payments.
• Integration with mobile parking payment apps including ParkMobile.
• Well-illuminated stairwells, modern energy-efficient LED lighting, and security monitoring with CCTV coverage.
• ADA-accessible parking spaces situated adjacent to elevator lobbies on every floor.
• Full 24/7 continuous operation with automated entry and exit gate arms.

Ideal For

• Daily rail commuters traveling into Manhattan (Grand Central or Penn Station) or up the Connecticut coastline.
• Amtrak business travelers headed to Boston, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.
• Harbor Point and South End visitors looking for secure, covered garage parking.
• Downtown eventgoers attending shows at the Palace Theatre or festivals in Mill River Park.
• Long-term airport and intercity rail travelers needing safe, overnight vehicle storage.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Morning rush-hour arrivals between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM experience higher entry volumes, so allow an extra 5 to 10 minutes to locate a stall and walk across the elevated bridge to your track. For GPS navigation, set your destination specifically to 57 S State St to enter via the primary ramp without navigating through bus-only lanes on Washington Boulevard. Remember your stall floor and section identifier upon exiting your vehicle to make retrieval straightforward after a long journey.