Directions/Parking
Proctors
432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
For detailed directions click the Proctors or Parking icons on the Google map.
School Day Performances bus drop-offs (Before 1pm): click here
Parking:
Broadway Parking Garage
Free Parking on show days in the Broadway Parking Garage provided by Upstate Ford Dealers. Parking in the Broadway Garage is free weekdays after 5 p.m. and all weekend.
Street Parking and City Lots
Paid parking at on-street meters and kiosks, weekdays 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free on-street parking, weekdays after 6 p.m. and all weekend. Free parking in downtown lots is available for two hours weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., all evening after 5 p.m. on weekdays, and all weekend (exceptions for event parking)
Visit www.parkschenectady.com to sign up for Traffic and Parking Alerts.
Pre-paid Parking for cars
Want to ensure your spot? Pay now through our new LAZ Parking map. Select the show from the dropdown menu below and pre-pay for a parking spot in two area parking lots.
Directions by car:
From East, South or West
Take the NYS Thruway to Exit 25. From the exit take I-890 to Exit 5 (Broadway). From East turn right at the foot of ramp, left on West onto Broadway. Take Broadway to the second traffic light. Turn left for a pay parking lot; turn right onto S. Clinton St. for two more pay parking lots. For free garage parking, turn left at third light (Hamilton Street) and follow signs.
From North to South
Take Northway (I-87) South to Exit 6. Take Route 7 west into Schenectady to I-890 West. Follow I-890 to Exit 5 (Broadway). Turn right off ramp onto Broadway to the third traffic light. Turn left into the Garage for complimentary parking. The Garage is adjacent to Proctors. Enter the Proctors Arcade under the marquee next to New York State Lottery building.
By CDTA Bus:
From Downtown Albany: Take the 905 bus from the corner of Lodge St. and State St. and get off at the Train Station Stop in Schenectady. This take approximately 57 minutes, no transfers necessary.
From Troy, NY: Take the 370 bus from the corner of River St. and Front St. and get off at the State St. and Clinton St stop. This takes approximately 50 minutes, no transfers necessary.
From Saratoga Springs, NY: Take the 450 bus from Broadway at Congress Park Centre and get off at State St, and Washington Ave – Gateway Plaza. Head east of State St for 8 minutes; Proctors will be on the right. The bus ride takes approximately 46 minutes.
By Train:
Schenectady Train Station
332 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305
All Bus Parking for Broadway Shows:
Park and drop off on Broadway–in front of NYS Lottery Building Area there will be cones and bus signs. There is also room for 6 buses at the corner of Hamilton Street. Additional bus parking on Broadway below Hamilton Street.
School Buses: Directions and Parking / Drop Off
Bus Parking for School Day Performances (Before 1pm)
From the Thruway
• Leave the Thruway at Exit 25
• Follow I-890 to Exit 5
• Take Exit 5 and turn right onto Broadway
• Turn right onto Broadway north, follow signs for School Bus Route
• Turn right onto Millard Street which becomes Veeder Avenue
• Turn left onto Smith Street and follow directions from Proctors volunteers to Stratton Plaza, rear marquee entrance
• After dropping students turn left on Broadway and proceed to parking area
From Route 146 north of Schenectady
• Turn right onto Union Street.
• Turn Left onto Brandywine Avenue (Rt. 146)
• Enter I-890 at Exit 6
• Take Exit 5 onto Broadway
• Turn right onto Broadway north, follow signs for School Bus Route
• Turn right onto Millard Street which becomes Veeder Avenue
• Turn left onto Smith Street and follow directions from Proctors volunteers to Stratton Plaza, rear marquee entrance
• After dropping students turn left on Broadway and proceed to parking area
From Route 5 to Brandywine Avenue
• From Brandywine Avenue enter I-890 at Exit 6
• Take Exit 5 onto Broadway
• Turn right onto Broadway north, follow signs for School Bus Route
• Turn right onto Millard Street which becomes Veeder Avenue
• Turn left onto Smith Street and follow directions from Proctors volunteers to Stratton Plaza, rear marquee entrance.
• After dropping students turn left on Broadway and proceed to parking area
From Route 50, Scotia, and Points West
• Use the Western Gateway Bridge (Route 5)
• Turn right onto Washington Avenue
• Enter I-890 at Exit 4
• Take Exit 5 onto Broadway
• Turn left onto Broadway north, follow signs for School Bus Route
• Turn right onto Millard Street which becomes Veeder Avenue
• Turn left onto Smith Street and follow directions from Proctors volunteers to Stratton Plaza, rear marquee entrance
• After dropping students turn left on Broadway and proceed to parking area
