Parking There are a few public parking facilities near campus which are available for a fee. The approximate cost for an 8-hour stay is listed below (these parking facilities are not operated by MIT, so rates are subject to change without notice). 7 Cambridge Center Garage—Ames Street between Broadway and Main Streets—$20.00 This garage is about two blocks away from the Media Lab. Marriott Hotel Garage/Cambridge Center—Between Broadway and Ames Streets—$20.00 This garage is about two blocks away from the Media Lab. Kendall Square South Garage—350 Kendall Street—$18 This garage is a 5-10 minute walk from the Media Lab. One Broadway Garage—Enter from Third Street This garage is a 5-10 minute walk from the Media Lab. Corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street—$9.00 This is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Media Lab. University Park—Green and Landsdowne Streets—$15.00 5 minute walk to Central Square, 15-20 minute walk to the Media Lab. On-street parking near the Media Lab is extremely rare. Ames Street has limited metered parking and Memorial Drive has free parking, but both are usually full by 8:00am. Other Useful Maps MIT Campus City of Cambridge City Of Boston MBTA (Public Transportation: Bus, Subway, Commuter Rail)