Parking & Transportation to Salem Film Fest
Parking in Downtown Salem
Below are area parking lots available in Salem. For detailed visitor information, visit Destination Salem.
Be advised that metered parking in Salem is in effect 7 days a week, including Sundays.
MUSEUM PLACE (WITCH CITY) GARAGE
Set your GPS for the Museum Place Garage at 1 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA. . The garage costs $1.50/hour and cash and credit are accepted in the payment kiosks. CinemaSalem is in same building and Peabody Essex Museum is across the street. Locate on Maps.
CHURCH STREET LOT
With smart meters and no time restrictions, the Church Street lot is another great option. You do need to pay at a multi-space meter before leaving your car, though, so make sure you pay for as many hours as you will need. Cost is $1.50 per hour, and the multi-space meters accept credit cards and cash.
SOUTH HARBOR GARAGE
If you are going to be exploring the waterfront, Pickering Wharf and Derby Street, you may want to park in the South Harbor Garage, 10 Congress Street, Salem, MA 01970. The South Harbor Garage costs just $.75 per hour on weekdays and $1.50 per hour on weekends. Locate on Maps.
THE SALEM MBTA LOT & GARAGE
The MBTA Commuter Rail Station is accessible and conveniently located at 252 Bridge Street, Salem, MA. Parking is just $5.00 for your first 14 hours and $12 after and for each additional day. Locate on Maps.
Parking in Downtown Beverly
STREET PARKING
The Cabot, at 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, does not offer a patron parking lot, however there are public parking options nearby with many popular restaurants, shops and other venues. Parking is available on Cabot Street and side streets. Metered parking on Sundays is free. Meters are in effect Monday through Saturday, 8am to 8pm. For more information, visit ParkBeverly.com.
MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS
There are municipal parking lots on Pond Street, one block away, and in other locations including at Beverly Depot, 10 Park Street. Visit ParkBeverly.com for all locations and see a map of downtown Beverly parking lots. Public lots are free on Sundays. Kiosk paystations are in effect 8am to 8pm Monday through Saturday.
THE MBTA GARAGE
The Beverly Depot train station has a 500-space parking garage located at 10 Park Street operated by the MBTA. Daily fee: Mon-Fri: $4 | Sat-Sun: $2 (Prices are valid for up to 14 hours of parking. After the first 14 hours, the daily rate is $10.) Please check the MBTA website for the most updated information.
Public Transportation
MBTA TRAIN AND BUS SERVICE
800-392-6100
mbta.com
MBTA Commuter Rail connects Salem and Beverly to Boston’s North Station via both the Newburyport and Rockport lines.
Salem MBTA: Walk from Salem Depot to downtown shopping, dining, attractions, waterfront.
Beverly MBTA: For Endicott College's Manninen Center, Beverly Farms/Pride's Crossing stop and then 2 miles to the center. And for The Cabot theater, Beverly stop and then 1 mile to the theater.
