Where do car services drop off at Dodger Stadium?
Per the Dodgers’ transportation page, car services and limos enter at Sunset Gate A, off Vin Scully Avenue, and drop off in Lot 11. Taxis use a separate loading zone along the outer edge of Lot G.
Uber, the team’s official rideshare partner, moved its zone from Lot 11 to Lot 1, with cars entering at Gate B (the Scott gate). That split matters: if your driver follows rideshare signs, you can end up on the wrong side of the property. The Dodgers have changed these zones more than once, so check the team’s “Car Service and Taxi” page the week of your game.
Where do you get picked up after a Dodgers game?
After the game, car services are allowed back in through Sunset Gate A to load passengers in Lot 11, according to the team’s current guidance. Your chauffeur stages there and texts you when the car is in position.
Agree on the spot before you go in
Confirm “Lot 11, car service pickup” with your chauffeur at drop-off. One clear meeting point saves 20 minutes of phone tag with 50,000 people leaving at once.
Decide: leave early or wait it out
Leaving in the 8th inning gets you out ahead of most traffic. Staying through the final out usually means 30–60 minutes before the lots fully clear.
Walk, don’t chase the car
The car cannot circle to find you inside the property. Walk to the agreed lot and call dispatch if you get turned around.
How bad is Dodger Stadium traffic, really?
Dodger Stadium has a bit more than 16,000 parking spaces for a 56,000-seat ballpark, and nearly everyone arrives in a 90-minute window. The five vehicle gates feed specific lots: A (Sunset), B (Scott), C (Golden State), D (Academy) and E (Downtown). Gate A off Sunset is typically the most congested, especially after the game.
General parking runs in the high $20s bought in advance and more at the gate, according to 2026 fan guides. Lots usually open about 3 hours before first pitch. Add the walk from an outer lot and the exit line, and a self-driving fan can spend 45–90 minutes on parking alone.
Getting to Dodger Stadium from the San Fernando Valley
From Sun Valley the stadium is roughly 15 miles away, almost all of it on the 5 south. Most Valley trips come down the 5 or join it from the 170 or the 134, then exit toward Stadium Way near the Golden State and Academy gate side before the car is routed to its assigned gate.
- Weeknight games (often 7:10 p.m.): You are driving into peak rush. The 5 between the 134 interchange and downtown can take 45–70 minutes after 5 p.m. Plan a 5:00–5:15 p.m. pickup.
- Weekend afternoon games: Freeways are lighter, but the stadium approach is not. Leave 90 minutes ahead.
- Coming from the West Valley: The 101 to the 134 to the 5 is usually more predictable than cutting through Hollywood on the 101.
- Postseason: Add 30 minutes each way. Playoff crowds arrive earlier and the Sunset approach backs up sooner.
Car service vs. rideshare vs. the Dodger Stadium Express
All three work. They differ in cost, wait and how much walking you do at the end of the night.
| Option | Typical cost | Good for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodger Stadium Express (Metro) | Free with a game ticket; Union Station parking about $8 | Fans near downtown or a Metro line | Getting to Union Station from the Valley first; post-game lines |
| Rideshare (UberX) | Varies widely; surge after games is common | One or two people, one-way | Long post-game waits in the Lot 1 zone |
| Point-to-point car service, sedan | About $100–$175 each way from the Valley | Drop-off only, or a set pickup time | You must name a pickup time in advance |
| Hourly car service, 4–5 hours | Sedan $400–$750; SUV $500–$900; Sprinter $700–$1,300 | Groups, clients, families, flexible exit | Highest total, lowest per person in a full SUV or Sprinter |
The Express runs from Union Station about every 10 minutes starting 2.5–3 hours before first pitch, with a dedicated bus lane on Sunset, and returns until roughly 45–60 minutes after the final out, per Metro and the Dodgers. Hours shift by season, so confirm on Metro’s site.
Which vehicle makes sense for a game night?
Match the car to the headcount, and leave a seat of slack if anyone is bringing a stroller or mobility aid.
- 1–3 people: Mercedes E 350 sedan (3 passengers, 3 bags).
- 4–6 people: Cadillac Escalade (6 passengers) or Chevy Suburban (7 passengers, 5 bags).
- 8–14 people: Mercedes Sprinter (14 passengers). A full Sprinter for 5 hours often works out to $50–$95 per person in the LA market, less than many groups spend on preferred parking plus a designated driver’s evening.
How 1st Choice handles Dodgers games
Most Dodgers bookings are hourly, because nobody knows whether the game ends at 9:45 or goes 12 innings. Hourly rates apply within 25 miles in LA County, which easily covers Valley-to-Elysian Park, and the hourly minimum depends on vehicle and day; your quote confirms it. If you would rather book drop-off and a set pickup time, point-to-point works too.
Dispatch plans the route around the current gate rules on our Dodger Stadium car service page and adjusts on playoff nights. For a company suite or client night, a Mercedes Sprinter keeps everyone together, and corporate accounts can be set up through dispatch. 1st Choice is a licensed charter-party carrier with the California PUC. Cancellations need 24 hours’ notice.
Meet the 1st Choice fleet
Mercedes E 350 sedan for up to 3, Cadillac Escalade for 6, Chevy Suburban for 7, and Mercedes Sprinter for up to 14. Every booking gets a reserved vehicle and a professional chauffeur, dispatched from Sun Valley.
Skip the lot, the exit line and the drive home after nine innings.
Our dispatch runs from Sun Valley 24 hours a day, serving the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, and Orange County.
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Where do limos and car services drop off at Dodger Stadium?
As of 2026, the Dodgers direct car services and limos through Sunset Gate A off Vin Scully Avenue to drop off in Lot 11. Uber uses Lot 1 through Gate B, and taxis load along the outer edge of Lot G. Check the team’s transportation page before your game, because these zones change.
Where do I meet my car service after a Dodgers game?
Car services are currently allowed back in through Sunset Gate A to pick up in Lot 11 after the game. Confirm the exact spot with your chauffeur at drop-off and walk to it, because cars cannot circle inside the property.
How early should I leave the San Fernando Valley for a Dodgers game?
For a weeknight game around 7:10 p.m., plan a pickup around 5:00 to 5:15 p.m., since the 5 south is in rush hour. For weekend afternoon games, 90 minutes ahead is usually enough. Add 30 minutes for playoff games.
How much does a car service to Dodger Stadium cost?
In the LA market, a sedan from the Valley typically runs about $100 to $175 each way, and a 4 to 5 hour hourly booking runs roughly $400 to $750 in a sedan or $700 to $1,300 in a Sprinter. Vehicle, date, traffic and wait all change the number, so get an instant quote for the exact fare.
Is the Dodger Stadium Express free?
Yes. The Dodger Stadium Express is free with a game ticket and runs from Union Station and the South Bay, starting before first pitch and returning after the game. Parking at Union Station is about $8. Check Metro’s site for current hours.
Should I book hourly or point-to-point for a Dodgers game?
Book hourly if you want flexibility to leave early or stay for extra innings, or if you are a group. Book point-to-point if you only need a drop-off or you are certain of your pickup time.
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