Metro Shuttle for just $1.75 — the cheapest, most stress-free way to the stadium with no parking headaches. We cover every route from Downtown LA, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and straight from LAX Airport.
Ranked from most to least recommended — every option includes real prices and times.
LA Metro runs dedicated match-day Shuttles from 12 pickup points across the city directly to SoFi Stadium. Fixed price of $1.75 — the same as any Metro ride, with no World Cup premium. Pay with a TAP card from station vending machines or the Go Metro app.
Park at a designated lot then ride the Shuttle to the stadium — far better value than stadium parking ($250–300). Book in advance through SpotHero. Norwalk Station (end of Metro C Line) also offers free weekend parking with a $1.75 Shuttle connection.
Drop-off and pick-up zones on match days are at Kareem Court or Pincay Drive near the stadium. After the final whistle, expect an average 30–60 minute wait plus 3–5x surge pricing. Worth it for groups of 3–4 splitting costs; solo travelers are better off on the Metro.
SoFi Stadium does offer on-site parking but you must buy it online in advance — no walk-up sales on match days. Roads surrounding the stadium have No-Stopping rules on event days. Arriving by car without a pre-purchased pass means a very difficult situation.
Metro operates Shuttles from multiple directions — find the stop closest to your hotel and ride directly to the stadium without any guesswork.
The best stop if you're coming from LAX Airport. Shuttle S11 runs directly to the stadium in ~15 minutes. Board from Bay 8.
The K Line station closest to SoFi Stadium. Board the Shuttle here or walk approximately 20–25 minutes if you prefer to skip the wait.
Northern K Line station via the Expo/Crenshaw interchange. Ideal for fans staying in Mid-City or the Leimert Park neighborhood.
Free parking on weekends — park here and ride the Shuttle for just $1.75. Great value for fans driving in from the south or east.
Pickup serving the South Bay area — ideal if you're staying in Torrance, Redondo Beach, or Manhattan Beach.
Accessible via Metro Silver Line and several Rapid bus routes. A key southern LA connection point for the Shuttle network.
Metro plans Shuttle connections from central Downtown LA on match days. Check metro.net close to your match for exact pickup locations.
The only pickup point where Shuttles run every 30 minutes rather than 10. Valley residents should plan extra buffer time.
Valley-side stop connecting with the B Line direct from Hollywood and Universal Studios. Ideal for guests in Studio City, Burbank, or North Hollywood.
The recommended Metro route for guests staying in central Downtown — follow this and you won't get lost.
Downtown LA has multiple Metro stations. Use Google Maps or the Go Metro app to find your closest stop. Lines A (Blue), B (Red), D (Purple), and E (Expo/Gray) all pass through Downtown. You don't necessarily need to ride all the way to the K Line — Metro runs Shuttles directly from several Downtown points on match days.
💡 Check metro.net/worldcup close to your match for exact Downtown pickup locations, which Metro confirms shortly before each event.TAP Card is LA Metro's transit payment card — buy one at the orange vending machines in any station ($2 card fee + load funds) or use the Go Metro app to pay from your phone. Fare is $1.75 per trip, which includes free transfers within 2.5 hours. Tap on and tap off at validators on lines that require it.
💡 Loading $10–20 in advance is plenty to cover a full round-trip plus some extra rides around the city.If no Downtown Shuttle point is near your hotel, ride Metro to Hawthorne/Lennox (K Line) or LAX/Metro Transit Center, then board the Shuttle there. Shuttle S11 from LAX Transit Center is the most direct and reliable service. Headway is as short as 10 minutes from major stops.
⏱ Total from Downtown LA: 45–75 minutes depending on which Shuttle pickup you use.The Shuttle drops passengers at Lot S (Arbor Vitae / District Dr), near the stadium's south entrance. Walk to the gates in approximately 5–10 minutes, following FIFA signage and the crowd. Metro staff are positioned throughout to guide you.
SoFi Stadium has multiple gate entrances around the building. Check which gate matches your seat section in the FIFA app or on your e-ticket. Budget an additional 30–45 minutes for security on big matches — lines can be long. Prohibited items include large bags, detachable-lens cameras, outside beverages, and umbrellas.
🏆 Target: arrive at the stadium 2–3 hours before kickoff for important matches / 90 minutes for group stage.Routes from the neighborhoods where most visitors stay — travel times are approximate and exclude wait times at stops.
| From | How to Get There | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown LA Figueroa / Grand / 7th St |
Metro Shuttle from a Downtown pickup point, or A/E Line → Hawthorne/Lennox K Line → Shuttle | ~45–60 min | $1.75 |
| Hollywood Hollywood Blvd / Walk of Fame |
Metro B Line from Hollywood/Highland → 7th St/Metro Center → K Line → Hawthorne/Lennox → Shuttle | ~60–80 min | $1.75 |
| Santa Monica Third St Promenade / Pier |
Metro E Line (Expo) from Downtown Santa Monica → 7th St Metro Center → K Line → Hawthorne/Lennox → Shuttle | ~70–90 min | $1.75 |
| Beverly Hills / West Hollywood Wilshire / Sunset Blvd |
Metro D Line (Purple) → 7th St Metro Center → K Line → Shuttle Or Uber ~20–30 min on normal days |
~65–80 min | $1.75 (Uber $30–60+) |
| LAX Airport Los Angeles International |
Free LAX People Mover → LAX/Metro Transit Center → Metro Shuttle S11 direct | ~25–35 min | $1.75 |
| Anaheim / Disneyland Orange County |
Metrolink commuter rail → LA Union Station → A Line → transfer → Shuttle Or Uber ~50–60 min normal day |
~90–110 min | $5–15 (Metrolink) + $1.75 |
| San Fernando Valley North Hollywood / Burbank |
Metro B Line → 7th St Metro Center → K Line → Shuttle, or Pierce College → Shuttle (every 30 min) | ~75–100 min | $1.75 |
Flying in specifically for SoFi? LAX is the clear winner — it's only 5–6 miles away and has a direct Metro Shuttle to the stadium.
Best route: Free LAX People Mover from your terminal → LAX/Metro Transit Center → Metro Shuttle S11 direct to SoFi Stadium
People Mover free + $1.75 (Shuttle) = $1.75 total · ~25–35 minutesAlternative: K Line from LAX/Metro Transit Center → Hawthorne/Lennox → connect to Shuttle. Same $1.75 fare. Or Uber/Lyft from LAX — $20–40 on normal days but expect heavy surge on match days plus a 30–60 min wait to get home.
Best route: Metrolink Ventura County Line from Burbank Airport → Union Station → A Line → 7th St → K Line → Shuttle
~$8–12 (Metrolink) + $1.75 (Metro) · ~80–100 minutesAlternative: Metro B Line from North Hollywood (Uber BUR→NoHo ~$10–15) → Downtown → Shuttle. Or Uber/Lyft from BUR ~$40–60 on normal days.
Best route: Long Beach Transit Bus 111 → Long Beach Transit Center → Metro A Line → transfer → Shuttle to stadium
~$3–5 + $1.75 · ~90–120 minutesAlternative: Uber/Lyft from LGB ~$45–70 normal day, but expect 3x surge on match days. Works if you're splitting the cost with a group.
SoFi Stadium holds 70,000+ fans — World Cup matches will be far busier than a regular NFL game. These tips will save you time and frustration.
Shuttles start early, but so does everyone else. Budget time for boarding the Shuttle, the ride, the walk from Lot S, and stadium security — especially for knockout matches.
TAP card machines at stations can get crowded on match days. Load your card in advance or pay through the Go Metro app. $20 covers a full day of round-trip rides and more.
Go Metro app for Shuttle schedules. FIFA e-ticket — screenshot it too. Download Google Maps for LA offline. Stadium WiFi is slow on big match days when 70,000 fans are all connected.
SoFi's canopy keeps out rain but doesn't block all heat. Daytime matches in June–July can feel warm inside. Bring water, a hat, and sunscreen for afternoon kickoffs. Evening matches are much more comfortable.
Tens of thousands exit simultaneously after the final whistle. Shuttle wait times spike to 20–40 minutes immediately after. Stay in your seat for 20–30 minutes, grab food, then head to the Shuttle — you'll board far faster.
On-site parking is $250–300 and must be pre-purchased online. SpotHero Park-and-Ride from $59 is the smarter choice. Roads around the stadium have No-Stopping rules on match days — arriving by car without a reserved spot is very risky.
You don't have to stay right next to the stadium — anywhere in central LA with good Metro access works perfectly. Choose the neighborhood you want to explore, then ride the Shuttle in.
Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica all offer solid Metro connections to SoFi. Any neighborhood near a Metro station or Shuttle pickup point will do. Staying in Inglewood puts you closest to the stadium itself if that's your priority.
Every question fans ask before making the trip to SoFi Stadium for World Cup 2026.
Yes, but only with a pre-purchased parking pass — on-site parking costs $250–300 and must be bought online in advance. No walk-up sales on match days. Roads surrounding the stadium have No-Stopping rules. A much better option is SpotHero Park-and-Ride from $59 including round-trip shuttle service. Norwalk Station also offers free weekend parking with a $1.75 Shuttle to the stadium.
$1.75 per trip ($3.50 round-trip) — standard Metro pricing with no World Cup surcharge. Shuttles start running 3 hours 15 minutes before kickoff. Service every 10 minutes from main pickup points (Pierce College every 30 min). Pay with a TAP card or the Go Metro app.
Approximately 45–75 minutes including wait times. The simplest route is to ride Metro to a Shuttle pickup point (or all the way to Hawthorne/Lennox on the K Line, then connect to the Shuttle). Check the exact Downtown Shuttle locations at metro.net close to your match, as Metro may add extra Downtown stops for World Cup.
Very straightforward — take the free LAX People Mover from your terminal to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, then board Metro Shuttle S11 directly to SoFi Stadium in about 15 minutes. Total cost: $1.75. Shuttle boards from Bay 8 at the Transit Center.
From Hollywood: Metro B Line (Red) from Hollywood/Highland or Hollywood/Vine → transfer at 7th St/Metro Center → K Line or Shuttle toward Hawthorne/Lennox → Shuttle to SoFi. Total time ~60–80 minutes. Uber/Lyft takes 25–35 minutes on a normal day but expect heavy surge on match days with a long post-match wait.
Not at the main gates — on World Cup match days, rideshare drop-off is designated to Kareem Court or Pincay Drive, a short walk from the stadium entrance. After the match, expect an average 30–60 minute wait plus 3–5x surge. Solo travelers and couples will find the Metro Shuttle far cheaper and often faster. Groups of 3–4 might consider riding Uber one-way and taking Metro home.