Getting There
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
Driving
Directions
From the north: Take I-110 South to the 9th Street exit, head west to Figueroa, turn south. From the south: Take I-110 North to the Olympic Blvd exit. From the west (LAX/Westside): Take I-10 East to I-110 South.
Details
From the east: Take I-10 West to the Convention Center exit. Follow signs to L.A. Live / Crypto.com Arena.
Public Transit
Directions
Metro A Line (Blue), E Line (Expo), or J Line (Silver) to Pico station, a 5-minute walk from Crypto.com Arena. $1.75 base fare.
Details
Connects from Santa Monica (E Line), Long Beach (A Line), and East LA (J Line). LAX FlyAway shuttle connects to Union Station for Metro transfer.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off and pickup is on Chick Hearn Court, east of the arena. Expect 5-10 minute surge wait post-game.
Details
Walk a block or two away from the arena for faster pickup and lower surge pricing.
Travel
Overview
Crypto.com Arena is in downtown Los Angeles at the corner of Figueroa Street and Chick Hearn Court. It's surrounded by the L.A. Live entertainment complex and the Los Angeles Convention Center. Driving is the default in LA, but the arena is one of the most transit-accessible venues in the city thanks to its proximity to the Metro Pico station. Rideshare is convenient but expect surge pricing and slow pickups post-game.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Metro is genuinely the best option, $1.75 each way, no parking hassle, no traffic.”
“If driving, approach from the south via I-110 North to avoid the worst DTLA surface-street traffic.”
“Game nights create heavy congestion on Figueroa and Olympic from 6-7:30 PM. Budget extra time.”
“Rideshare surge pricing post-game can double normal rates. Walk 2-3 blocks from the arena for lower prices.”
“Street parking meters in DTLA are free after 8 PM and all day Sunday. Check signs carefully.”
“If staying at a nearby hotel, walk. The entire L.A. Live area is safe and well-lit on game nights.”