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Transportation to the Game

Access to the Rose Bowl Stadium can get crowded the day of the Rose Bowl Game. This page provides alternative methods of getting to the Rose Bowl Stadium.

  • Gold Line Light Rail Service

    The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates a light rail service to Pasadena via the Metro Gold Line.

    If you would like to take the Metro Gold Line to the game, exit the train at the Memorial Park Station in Pasadena. When you exit the station, simply follow the signs for two blocks to the Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO Shuttle. This shuttle will take you directly to the Rose Bowl Stadium. After the game, simply reverse your route.

    For help planning your MTA trip, call 323.466.3876 or visit www.metro.net.

     
  • Metrolink

    Metrolink trains arrive into Union Station where passengers must transfer to the Gold Line to get to the Rose Bowl.  Visit www.metrolinktrains.com for more information. 

     
  • Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO Shuttle

    On January 1, free shuttle buses are available at Parsons, at the corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Holly Street, in Pasadena. The shuttle runs continuously from 10 a.m. until approximately two hours after the end of the game.

    There is a $40 parking charge per car at Parsons on game day. Reserved parking at Parsons can also be purchased in advance by visiting http://rosebowl.lazparking.com for a discounted price of $30. Overnight parking is also available for $60. RV parking is available for $175 and bus parking is available for $200. Call 626.440.2844 for further details.

    Between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., there will be heavy traffic exiting Pasadena from Parsons and the adjacent Old Pasadena parking lots due to the Rose Parade. Therefore, it is advisable to arrive into Pasadena to park at Parsons after 11:30 a.m.

     
  • Drop-Off / Taxi Zone

    The designated drop-off, pick-up and taxi zone is on Holly Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Arroyo Parkway. Passengers may take the free Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO Shuttle to the stadium. There are no provisions for drop-offs and pick-ups at the stadium. All taxis or passenger cars entering the Rose Bowl Stadium area on Tuesday, January 1, will be required to pay the $40 parking fee.

Parking for the Game

Driving to the Rose Bowl Stadium can be very difficult due to the heavy Los Angeles and game day traffic flowing in and out of Pasadena. It is strongly advised to arrive at the Rose Bowl Stadium prior to 10 a.m. in order to avoid the traffic associated with the Rose Parade presented by Honda. Please do not underestimate the time it takes to drive in and around the area.

Parking is very limited at the Rose Bowl Stadium; please consider carpooling, using public transportation or the free shuttle service to the stadium. Heightened security may slow your entrance into the stadium.

  • Rose Bowl Stadium Parking

    Parking is $40 per car for the Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO. Cars are parked on a golf course, north of the Rose Bowl Stadium. There is no reserved parking and cars may be stack-parked in rows of five on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking lots open at 4 a.m. Other than designated overnight motor home parking, there is no overnight parking at the Rose Bowl Stadium. In-and-out privileges are prohibited in all parking areas. Once you exit the parking lot, you will be required to pay the full parking fee upon re-entry.

    In the event of rain, the golf course lots may not be available for parking. Instead, street parking will be managed by the Pasadena Police Department. If it is raining, please allow yourself sufficient additional time for parking or use the Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO Shuttle.

     
  • Motor Home Parking

    Motor homes will only be allowed into the Rose Bowl Stadium area via Linda Vista Avenue and Seco Street. Parking is very limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Prior to game day, overnight motor home parking will be in Brookside Park (south of the Rose Bowl Stadium), beginning at noon on Thursday, December 29, and closing at noon on Wednesday, January 2. There is a $100 per day charge for motor homes and a one-time charge of $40 for tow vehicles. Motor home awnings may not be used.

    On game day, motor homes will be parked on the west side of West Drive or as directed by the Pasadena Police Department. There is a $150 charge for game day motor home parking. The lot opens at 4 a.m.

    All units must be self-contained. There are no tents allowed in this area. For more information, please contact the Rose Bowl Stadium at 626-577-3100.

     
  • Bus and Limo Parking

    Buses will only be allowed into the Rose Bowl Stadium area via Linda Vista Avenue, Seco Street or Arroyo Boulevard.

    Prior to game day, bus parking can be purchased for $250 and limo parking for $175 by calling 626-397-4220. On game day, bus parking can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis for $300 and limo parking for $230.

    Limousine and bus drop-offs are not available. All buses and limos entering the Rose Bowl Stadium area will be charged the full game day parking rate of $300 and $230, respectively. In-and-out privileges are prohibited. Once you exit the parking lot, you will be required to pay the full parking fee upon re-entry.

    Vehicles under 23’ will be charged the limo rate. Vehicles 23’ and larger will be charged the bus rate.