Hitchhike Across the Galaxy

42nd IAGSDC Convention

July 3-6, 2025

Parking

Parking in San Francisco can be expensive, confusing, and difficult. The City touts and encourages use of its public transportation systems. Over the past decade, San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority (SFMTA, aka Muni) has implemented many changes to traffic and parking regulations to dissuade private vehicles. Parking rates vary widely by area and time of day.

If you absolutely must drive to convention, then the resources below may help you evaluate the best option for your needs.

NOTE: All information below is subject to change and may contain errors. Please visit the website of the respective parking service for the latest information.


BART Multi-Day Reserved Parking

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) operates parking, designated for BART riders, at 35 stations. At most stations, Multi-Day Reserved parking costs only $6 per day.

Multi-Day Reserved parking is for stays of up to 20 weekdays, such as parking while traveling to the airport. Multi-day allows for overnight parking only when using BART to travel to your destination. Purchase on the official BART app or pay by website up to 60 days in advance. Park in the designated reserved area; a reserved space is guaranteed until 10am. If the reserved area is full, park in a Daily Fee space.

Additional Information

All parking is free on weekends and BART holidays. So you can park on July 4-6 at no cost!!

BART Parking website

From any BART station, it’s an easy train ride to Powell Street Station which is 1/2 block from the Marriott Marquis.


SFO Long Term Parking

794 South Airport Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94128

RATES

$4 per 30 minutes 
$25 max per 24 hours

Additional Information

SFO Long Term Parking website

From SFO Long Term Parking, the AirTrain Blue Line will take you to the BART station at SFO. From there, it’s an easy train ride to Powell Street Station which is 1/2 block from the Marriott Marquis.


Fifth & Mission / Yerba Buena Garage

833 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: +1 415-982-8522 x14

HOURLY RATES

Midnight to 9:00 am$5.00 per hour
9:00 am to 6:00 pm$6.00 per hour
6:00 pm to Midnight$5.00 per hour

FLAT RATES

12 Hour Maximum$38.00
24 Hr. Maximum or Lost Ticket Per Day$44.00

Additional Information

Fifth & Mission / Yerba Buena Garage website

Located just across the street diagonally from the Marriott Marquis, the 5th & Mission Garage is exceptionally convenient and potentially 1/2 the cost of parking at the Marriott.

No In-and-Out privileges. Fees are calculated and paid per each entry and exit. If you plan to leave your car parked for several days, this might be a viable option.


San Francisco Marriott Marquis

780 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: +1 415-896-1600

Parking at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis is NOT RECOMMENDED.

Valet Parking ONLY: $91.20 per day + tax

Additional Information

Valet Parking Only. Overnight Fee $91.20-$199.50 (over-sized vehicles) + tax. Limited Spaces. First Come First Serve.