STAPLES Center: Parking & Directions
1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
*Please be aware that Google Maps incorrectly identifies the location of parking lots around STAPLES Center. This is being updated, but please refer to the graphic below for an accurate map of parking lots around STAPLES Center.
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Directions to STAPLES Center
The arena location is accessible from many freeways. Please be advised when planning your route to STAPLES Center that Chick Hearn Ct. is frequently closed between Figueroa St. and Georgia St. (the street just west of Nokia Theatre).
*These directions are to STAPLES Center itself, look below for directions to parking lots in the vicinity of STAPLES Center.
110 Freeway Southbound
from Pasadena, etc.
- 110 Freeway South
- Exit Olympic Blvd. and turn right at end of ramp (Blaine Street)
- Turn right on Olympic Blvd.
- Continue on Olympic Blvd. and turn right at Figueroa Street
110 Freeway Northbound
from Carson, San Pedro, etc.
- Take 110 Freeway North and exit at Pico Boulevard
- Continue north past Pico Blvd. (on LA Live Way) to 11th Street and turn right
5 Freeway Southbound
from Santa Clarita, Burbank, Glendale, etc.
- 5 Freeway South
- 110 Freeway South
- Exit Olympic Blvd. and turn right at end of ramp (Blaine Street)
- Turn right on Olympic Blvd.
- Continue on Olympic Blvd. and turn right at Figueroa Street
5 Freeway Northbound
from San Diego, Orange County, Anaheim, etc.
- 5 Freeway North
- 10 Freeway West (towards Los Angeles)
- Take 110 Freeway North and exit at Pico Boulevard
- Continue north past Pico Blvd. (on LA Live Way) to 11th Street and turn right
10 Freeway Eastbound
from Santa Monica, Culver City, Westwood, etc.
- 10 Freeway East
- Exit Hoover Street, turn left and continue to Alvarado Street
- Turn right at Pico Blvd.
- Continue on Pico Blvd. to LA LIVE Way
- At L.A. LIVE Way, turn left to 11th Street/Chick Hearn Ct.
- At 11th Street/Chick Hearn Ct., turn right
10 Freeway Westbound
from West Covina, San Bernadino, etc.
- 10 Freeway West (towards Los Angeles)
- Take 110 Freeway North and exit at Pico Boulevard
- Continue north past Pico Blvd. (on LA Live Way) to 11th Street and turn right
405 Freeway Southbound
from San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, etc.
- 405 Freeway South
- 10 Freeway East
- Exit Hoover Street, turn left and continue to Alvarado Street
- Turn right at Pico Blvd.
- Continue on Pico Blvd. to LA LIVE Way
- At L.A. LIVE Way, turn left to 11th Street/Chick Hearn Ct.
- At 11th Street/Chick Hearn Ct., turn right
405 Freeway Northbound
from Long Beach, Orange County, Anaheim, etc.
- 405 Freeway North to 110 Freeway north (Harbor Freeway/Los Angeles)
- Take 110 Freeway north and transition to the 10 Freeway West
- Take the Pico Blvd. off ramp
- Continue north past Pico Blvd. (on L.A. LIVE Way) to 11th Street/Chick Hearn Ct.
- At 11th Street/Chick Hearn Ct., turn right
101 Freeway Southbound
from San Fernando Valley, Hollywood, etc.
- 101 Freeway South
- 110 Freeway South
- Exit Olympic Blvd. and turn right at end of ramp (Blaine Street)
- Turn right on Olympic Blvd.
- Continue on Olympic Blvd. and turn right at Figueroa Street
General Directions from Local Airports
LAX
- 105 Fwy east to 110 Fwy north (Harbor Fwy/Los Angeles)
- exit 110 Fwy north at Adams Blvd. and turn left to Figueroa St.
- at Figueroa St. turn right to Pico Blvd.
- at Pico Blvd. turn left to LA Live Way
- turn right on LA Live Way to 11th St.
- turn right on 11th St.
- STAPLES Center will be on the right side of 11th St
Burbank Airport
- 5 Fwy south to 110 Fwy south (Harbor Fwy/Los Angeles)
- exit 110 Fwy north at Olympic Blvd. and turn left to 11th St.
- at 11th St. turn left and continue past LA Live Way and Georgia St.
- STAPLES Center will be on the right side of 11th St.
John Wayne Airport
- 405 Fwy north to 110 Fwy north (Harbor Fwy/Los Angeles)
- exit 110 Fwy north at Adams Blvd. and turn left to Figueroa St.
- at Figueroa St. turn right to Pico Blvd.
- at Pico Blvd. turn left to LA Live Way
- turn right on LA Live Way to 11th St.
- turn right on 11th St.
- STAPLES Center will be on the right side of 11th St.
Entrances
11th Street Entrance
11th St./Chick Hearn Ct. entrance into STAPLES Center.
Figueroa St. Entrance
Figueroa St. entrance into STAPLES Center.
Star Plaza Entrance
Star Plaza entrance into STAPLES Center.
Star Plaza VIP Entrance
Entry for Suite and Premier Seat ticket holders. This entrance is east of the main Star Plaza entrance, closer to Figueroa St.
Southwest VIP Entrance
Southwest VIP Entry: Between 11th Street and Figueroa Entrances (next to the Los Angeles Convention Center).
Entrance is for Suite and Premier ticket holders only.
*Please be aware that Google Maps incorrectly identifies the location of parking lots around STAPLES Center. This is being updated, but please refer to the graphic below for an accurate map of parking lots around STAPLES Center.
Parking Lots
Public Transportation
Metro Bus and Rail
Metro Bus routes service all of Los Angeles and many lines stop near L.A. LIVE including lines 30, 81, 439, 442, 460 and the Silver Line. Metro Rail transportation is also available. To find the route that's best for you, use the Metro Trip Planner at www.metro.net or contact Metro at (323) GO METRO or (323) 466-3876.
DASH
DASH Bus Route F has several stops on Figueroa St. adjacent to L.A. LIVE. For details on DASH service, go to www.ladottransit.com.
Metrolink
Metrolink operates train service within Southern California from Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, and North San Diego Counties. They now have special weekend passes for only $10 which includes free connections to Metro bus and rail lines that stop nearby. For train schedules and more information, please call (800) 371-5465 or visit metrolinktrains.com.
AMTRAK
AMTRAK Train service to Union Station gets you into the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, where you can transfer to Metro Rail. Go to www.amtrak.com or call (800) USA-RAIL for train schedules and information.