Find a parking space in an Amtrak station. In general, the train stations in the US have their own parking lot so that their users can easily park their vehicle when they use the station. For Penn Station or Union station, for example, the Amtrak stations have two paid parking spaces for their users.

Yes, you can park your car at the vast majority of train stations, but the rules, costs, and availability vary significantly by location and operator. Most suburban and "commuter" rail stations offer large parking lots or "Park and Ride" facilities designed specifically for daily travelers. At many of these stations, parking may be free or offered at a low daily rate to encourage public transit use. However, at major city terminals (like Penn Station in NYC, Union Station in DC, or St Pancras in London), parking is often very limited and extremely expensive, frequently managed by private third-party garage operators. Some stations allow for "long-term" or overnight parking, which is ideal for travelers taking a multi-day rail trip, but you must check for specific "Long Term" designated zones to avoid being towed. In recent years, many stations have transitioned to app-based payment systems (like PayByPhone or RingGo), requiring you to register your license plate digitally. Always look for signage regarding "Permit Only" zones, as many commuter lots reserve the best spots for local residents who pay a monthly subscription fee.