Parking in Boston is a challenge, on any day of the week. Factor in a sold-out concert at Fenway Park and it could be a frustrating experience, to say the least. Deep breaths and knowledge of how to get there and where to park will certainly help. Consider this your “know before you go” guideline. The best way to get to Fenway or park near the ballpark is here. Below you will find public transportation options, as well as parking options.
This handy guide gives you insight into parking, driving in, taking the commuter rail, the bus or the T. Each section has available links from the MBTA and the Boston Red Sox. Take a look and pass it on, here’s the best way to get to Fenway or park near the ballpark.
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Taking The T
Taking the T is really the easy and the least expensive way to get into the Fenway area of Boston (next to walking or biking in) . You need to get to the KENMORE T stop and here’s how to do that:
- You’ll need to connect with a green line subway to Kenmore Square. Use the Rapid Transit map to connect to the green line here: Use the Rapid Transit map HERE.
- RED LINE: Get off at Park Stree
- ORANGE LINE: Take it to Downtown Crossing and follow signs for the Winter Street Concourse to Park St.
- BLUE LINE: Get off at State Street Stop, then transfer to the Orange Line toward Forest Hills; then get off at Downtown Crossing, and follow signs for the Winter Street Concourse to Park St.
- SILVER LINE: SL1 or SL2, get off at South Station, transfer to the Red Line toward Alewife, then get off at Park Street/ SL4, get off at Chinatown, transfer to the Orange Line toward Oak Grove; then get off at Downtown Crossing and follow signs for the Winter Street Concourse to Park St./ SL5, get off at Downtown Crossing and follow signs for the Winter Street Concourse to Park St.
- ALL TRAINS: Take the B, C and D trains to KENMORE. E trains transfer to a B, C, or D train at Copley, and go to Kenmore.
- FOLLOW SIGNS: When you get off the train at Kenmore, follow the signs to Fenway Park, then turn left on Commonwealth Ave, left on Brookline Ave, and Fenway Park is just over the bridge.
- PRICES: CharlieCard: $2.25 per one way trip/ CharlieTicket or Cash: $2.75 per one way trip
MBTA Commuter Rail
The majority of us live outside of Boston and the Commuter Rail is an awesome option.
- PRICES: $2.25 – $12.50 depending on the distance you travelled
- Connect from the COMMUTER RAIL to the Rapid Transit or bus network at North Station, South Station, Back Bay Station, or Ruggles Station. The Rapid Transit and bus networks will take you close to Fenway Park. (See the Subway and Bus for more information)
- Framingham/Worcester Line stops directly across the street from Fenway Park at Yawkey Station. (Keep in mind, the last outbound train that makes all stops on the Framingham/Worcester Line leaves Yawkey station at 10:31 p.m. The last outbound train that goes as far as Framingham leaves Yawkey Station at 11:36 p.m.)
Here’s the complete commuter rail map courtesy of the MBTA:
MBTA
Driving To The Park
Driving to Fenway can be a challenge with traffic and parking. And it isn’t cheap to park at Fenway, especially on popular game nights and concerts. Also, keep in consideration that week days are even tougher because of those working in the city. That means less parking available and more traffic. According to the MBTA traffic is especially challenging in the following areas:
- Brookline Avenue, Beacon Street, and Commonwealth Avenue approaching Fenway Park
- Kenmore Square
- Storrow Drive from Leverett Circle to Kenmore Square
Please note: There are vehicle height and truck restrictions on Storrow Drive. “Buses, trucks and tall recreational vehicles should use the directions for buses to avoid Storrow Drive.” Don’t get storrowed!
redsox.com has everything you need, but here it is broken down:
* FROM SOUTH:
Coming from Route 24 or Route 3 = Take I-93/Melnea Cass Boulevard:
- After reaching Route 128/I-93, proceed on I-93 towards Boston to the Southampton Street exit.
- Turn left and continue to join Massachusetts Avenue at Melnea Cass Boulevard.
- Turn left onto Cass Boulevard.
- Turn left onto Tremont Street.
- Take next right onto Ruggles Street.
- Continue through Fenway Street to Park Drive.
- Turn right onto Boylston Street or Brookline Avenue for game/concert parking.
* FROM NORTH or EAST
Route 1A (Inner North Shore), Logan Airport (General Traffic) = take the Sumner Tunnel (1A)/ Central Artery/Storrow Drive/Charlesgate Overpass:
- Take Logan exit to Sumner Tunnel/Route 1 A to Boston.
- Take I-93 North ramp at end of Sumner Tunnel.
- After only 1/4 mile, take Storrow Drive exit.
- Continue on Storrow Drive West to the Fenway exit.
- Take Fenway exit off Storrow Drive.
- Turn right onto Boylston Street to game/concert parking.
FROM NORTH/NORTHEAST
Take I-95, Route 128/Route 1A , Route 1
Use Route 1/Mystic Bridge/Storrow Drive/Charlesgate Overpass- Take I-95, Route 1A, and Route 128 to Route 1 towards Boston.
- Cross Mystic Bridge and take exit to Storrow Drive.
- Continue on Storrow Drive West to the Fenway exit.
- Take Fenway exit off Storrow Drive.
- Turn right onto Boylston Street to game/concert parking.
FROM NORTH/NORTHWEST:
Drive Route 3 (Nashua, New Hampshire), I-93 (Concord, New Hampshire)
Take I-93 to Storrow Drive/Charlesgate Overpass:- Shift from Route 3 to I-93, or continue on I-93 past I-95/Route 128.
- Continue towards Boston on I-93
- Take exit for Storrow Drive West.
- Continue on Storrow Drive West to the Fenway exit.
- Take Fenway exit off Storrow Drive.
- Turn right onto Boylston Street to game/concert parking
FROM SOUTH/WEST/NORTHWEST
From these areas take I-95 , Route 1 , I-90 , Route 2
Use the Massachusetts Turnpike Extension/Storrow Drive/Charlesgate Overpass:- At I-95/Route 128, go North or South (depending on approach route) to I-90 East Massachusetts Turnpike to Boston.
- Exit at Cambridge tolls and proceed towards Cambridge.
- Turn right onto Storrow Drive East before crossing the Charles River.
- Continue on Storrow Drive East to the Fenway exit.
- Take Fenway exit off Storrow Drive.
- Turn right onto Boylston Street to game/concert parking
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Accessible Parking
There are limited amount of handicap parking spots available at the following locations on a first come, first serve basis (according to redsox.com):
- Jersey Street between Van Ness Street and Boylston Street near Gate D.
- Ipswich Street near Gate B.
- Overland Street next to Brookline Ave near Gate A.
You’ll also find parking lots and garages around Fenway Park off Brookline Avenue and off Ipswich Street, and it won’t be cheap. There is a fee to park at any of the parking lots and garages.
(*NOTE: While all gates around the ballpark are handicap-accessible, only Gate B and D have an elevator available to fans who require it. Grandstand wheelchair ticket holders should enter through Gate B or D.)
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