About this Location

Overview & Suitability

The Vienna South Parking Lot, located at 12 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA, is a primary commuter parking facility serving the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Station. This site is designed primarily for passenger vehicles and daily commuters looking for seamless integration with the WMATA Metrorail system. It is a highly strategic transit-oriented parking hub, not intended for RVs or oversized commercial vehicles.

Access, Dimensions & Clearance

The facility provides paved, surface-level parking with standardized marked stalls. Navigational access is designed for daily passenger vehicle traffic. While specific vertical clearance varies between surface areas and adjacent parking garage structures, the lot is optimized for standard commuter sedans and SUVs. Drivers should follow posted signage for lane direction and pedestrian pathways.

Parking Rates, Tariffs & Booking

As part of the WMATA parking system, rates are generally determined by transit usage. Payment is typically processed through SmarTrip cards at designated pay stations located throughout the facility. Users are advised to check current Metro parking tariff schedules, as rates can fluctuate based on time of day and status as a Metro rider versus a non-rider.

Security & Amenities

The lot is well-lit to support early morning and late-night commuters. As it is situated within the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU station complex, the area benefits from regular transit police presence, monitored station activity, and high-visibility pedestrian walkways connecting directly to the Metro entrance.

Strategic Alternatives

This location serves as the premier park-and-ride choice for residents in the Fairfax and Oakton areas who are traveling into Washington D.C. or Northern Virginia employment hubs via the Orange Line. It is a highly efficient alternative to driving into dense urban centers, offering a secure transition point to the regional transit network.

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Access specs, clearance heights & walking distance to local destinations

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Open Air / No Height Restriction

Surface lot spaces have no overhead clearance limitations, but standard marked stall dimensions apply to large trucks and vans.

Access Mechanism

Barrier Arm Tap-to-Pay / SmarTrip Reader

Payment Accepted

SmarTrip Card, Credit Card

Highway / Interstate Access

Exit 62 (0.15 mi)

Neighbourhood at a Glance 17 venues

9 Parks

3 Transits

2 Supermarkets

1 Community

1 Sports

Closest 3 min walk

Furthest 23 min walk

This car park sits within a 23-minute walk of 17 local venues, including Vienna Metro Station - South Entrance and Southside Park. Ideal for visitors to the area's park scene.