<p>D and I are heading into NYC for a couple of days after finals…I generally park in the Bridgeport garage and take Metro North into the city. But I’m worried about space mid-morning at this time of year. Does anyone know about the new parking lot in Fairfield? (Fairfield metro stop)? I thought we might try that–it’s so new I was thinking there might be plenty of room. </p>
<p>Or is there a better plan that I’m missing? We live in MA so I’m not too familiar with Metro North. Thank you!</p>
<p>When are you going? I live in Fairfield and H was a long time commuter. I literally work just across from the ‘old’ Fairfield train station. I prefer that one - much more populated area at night than either Bpt or the new metro station. The new one is HUGE so I imagine there are plenty of available day spots. You will have to pay for a day spot at either station. Make sure you only use the day parking spots. The ticket for using the permit spots is $$$.</p>
<p>We’re going mid-day Monday and coming back mid-day Wed. Does “day parking” mean you can’t stay overnight? In that case we need to hope for Bridgeport.</p>
<p>No, you can stay overnight but you’ll get a day parking ticket each day. Let me take a look around mid-day tomorrow and I’ll let you know how it looks.</p>
<p>Wow-- thank you! CC comes through in the most amazing ways. I really appreciate it!</p>
<p>Sure thing. I wouldn’t be too crazy about parking my car overnight in Bpt!</p>
<p>bumping this so it will be easier to find Woody! Thank you!</p>
<p>Hi Gwen…ok here’s the scoop.
Use the new station. It apparently has many more spots available on a daily basis. Quite frankly , I can’t see ANY at the ‘old station’ from my window now! The limit is 3 days in a row. The cost is $6/d. You must park in ‘day parking’ spots. They will put a ticket on your car every morning - you can mail it in or pay by phone.
Most importantly, the schedules are the same to and from Fairfiedl/Fairfield metro and Grand Central.
Have fun and let me know if you need more info!</p>
<p>Thank you so much Woody!! Phew, glad to know this. Have a wonderful holiday!</p>