LA Metro Offers Free Dodger Stadium Express
Metro offers free Dodger Stadium Express buses from Union Station and South Bay for all 81 home games
Metro Dodger Stadium Express Starts 2026 Season
Dodgers fans can ride Metro's free Dodger Stadium Express to all home games this season, transit officials said. The service returns Monday and Tuesday for games against the Angels, then resumes Thursday for Opening Day as the team begins its quest for a third consecutive championship. Metro's offering the express bus service from Union Station and South Bay locations throughout the 2026 season.
Free Game Day Transit Service Returns
The Dodger Stadium Express has provided free transportation to home games for more than a decade, connecting fans from Metro rail stations to Chavez Ravine. Officials said the service helps reduce traffic congestion around the stadium while offering fans a convenient alternative to driving and parking. The express buses typically begin running 90 minutes before first pitch and continue until 45 minutes after the final out, though specific schedules for 2026 games weren't immediately available. Transit agencies across the country have increasingly partnered with sports venues to offer dedicated game day service.
Union Station and South Bay Pickup Points
The service operates from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles and Harbor Gateway Transit Center in the South Bay, according to Metro. Fans can connect to these pickup points via Metro's rail lines, including the Red, Purple, and Gold lines at Union Station. Officials didn't specify exact departure frequencies or how many buses will run per game, but the service typically operates on 10-to-20-minute intervals during peak boarding times. The express buses use dedicated routes to minimize travel time between stations and the stadium.
Service Begins With Freeway Series Games
The Dodger Stadium Express launches Monday and Tuesday with games against the crosstown Angels before Opening Day on Thursday, transit officials confirmed. Metro hasn't announced whether any service modifications or enhancements are planned for Opening Day specifically, though the home opener typically draws larger crowds than regular season games. The service will continue for all 81 home games throughout the 2026 season. Officials said riders should allow extra travel time for Opening Day and other high-attendance games.
Planning Your Game Day Trip
Riders don't need tickets or special passes to use the Dodger Stadium Express, though they must show a valid game ticket when boarding, officials said. The service is free regardless of whether fans have Metro fare cards for connecting trips. Moovit provides real-time departure information and trip planning for Metro routes connecting to Dodger Stadium Express pickup points. Officials recommend arriving at pickup locations at least 90 minutes before game time to ensure seats on express buses, particularly for weekend and evening games when demand is highest.
