TLDR: A party bus or charter bus from Burbank drops your group on Figueroa Street steps from the arena entrance while the rest of downtown LA fights over $40 parking and waits on post-game Uber surges — call 747-359-0640 or use the online quote tool to compare options in under 30 seconds.
Here is the part nobody in your group fully accounts for until they have already done it once: Crypto.com Arena sits at 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, planted right in the middle of downtown LA's densest entertainment corridor. On a Lakers or Kings game night, Figueroa Street in both directions becomes a slow-moving wall of cars, rideshare SUVs double-parking, and pedestrian crossings that knock the signal timing out of sync for six blocks. You exit I-110 at 11th Street and drive straight into all of it.
When the final buzzer sounds, 18,000 people need to leave the same building at once, and Figueroa does not get any wider. The challenge is never getting to Crypto.com Arena — it is doing it with a group of 20, 30, or 50 people without losing someone to a separate rideshare, spending the fourth quarter circling for parking, or standing on Georgia Street watching surge pricing climb while everyone tries to get home at the same moment.
A charter bus or party bus rental from Burbank solves that problem before it starts. The bus runs I-5 South to CA-110 South while your group is already in the right headspace, drops everyone curbside on Figueroa, and waits nearby until the game ends. You walk out together, board together, and roll back up the 110 with the post-game recap already going.
Below is everything a group from Burbank needs to know — from the exact drop-off logistics and L.A. Live parking reality to which vehicle fits your crew and when to get started on your date. For a broader look at group event transportation from the San Fernando Valley, see the Burbank sporting event transportation page.
Why Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Crypto.com Arena?
From Burbank, Crypto.com Arena is about 14 miles south — easy on a Tuesday afternoon, a genuine test on a game night when the I-5/I-110 corridor is stacked with every fan, concertgoer, and late commuter heading into the same downtown core. One bus replaces the whole coordination problem: one pickup, one drop-off on Figueroa, one arranged return, no carpooling math, no one getting separated at a parking structure entrance.
For Lakers and Kings groups, the biggest practical gain is the return trip. Post-game rideshare demand spikes the moment the buzzer goes, Figueroa runs bumper-to-bumper in both directions, and walking to where your app will even let you request a car can add 30 minutes to the night. With a bus, the return is pre-arranged — the bus is staged nearby, it knows when the game ends, and your group boards together.
Nobody stands outside Crypto.com Arena checking their phone for an ETA while 18,000 people do the same thing around them. The same logic applies to concerts — see the Burbank concert bus rental page for how the bigger show nights play out at this venue.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Crypto.com Arena
Charter buses and party bus rentals dropping at Crypto.com Arena use Figueroa Street on the arena's west side for curbside passenger drop-off. Your group unloads curbside and walks straight to the arena entrances — no parking structure, no shuttle transfer, no long walk from a distant lot. Chick Hearn Court, which runs along the south side of the arena, is also used for drop-off approach depending on traffic flow and which direction the bus is arriving from.
The official Crypto.com Arena Getting Here page has current event-night guidance worth reviewing before your trip.
Because Figueroa has active lane restrictions and police-managed pedestrian crossings on event nights, drop-off is curbside with the bus moving along promptly — the goal is to unload the group and let the bus proceed to its staging area, not sit and block Figueroa while traffic backs up. Drop timing stays quick, so your group exits and heads straight for the gates. Post-game pickup works the same way in reverse: you set a clear meeting spot and pickup window in advance, the group assembles there, and the bus makes one clean sweep through instead of circling.
Bus Parking Near Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live
There is no dedicated charter bus lot at Crypto.com Arena. After drop-off on Figueroa, the bus typically stages at a commercial staging area nearby or in a lot that can accommodate an oversized vehicle — the specific staging option shifts depending on event size, what else is happening at the LA Convention Center next door, and the day's traffic management plan. Oversized vehicle arrangements for major Lakers or Kings games should be confirmed in advance, and the L.A. Live parking page is the best starting point for current lot access and restrictions around the complex.
What matters most for your group is simpler than it sounds: the bus drops you curbside on Figueroa, waits somewhere nearby, and is right there when you are ready. You never deal with a parking structure, you never pay $35 per car to spend 20 minutes in a post-game structure exit line, and you never split up to find your vehicles on different floors. You don't have to think about where the bus waits between drop-off and pickup — your job is to watch the game.
The I-5 to CA-110 Run from Burbank to Downtown LA
From Burbank's Media District or Downtown Burbank, the route is straightforward: I-5 South (the Golden State Freeway) south to the transition onto CA-110 South (the Harbor Freeway), then off at 11th Street or Exposition Boulevard to reach Figueroa and the arena. Total distance is roughly 14 miles. Off-peak, that run takes 20 to 30 minutes.
On a Lakers game night when the I-5/I-110 interchange is stacked, the same 14 miles can take 45 to 75 minutes — and that is before you factor in the Figueroa gridlock that begins once you exit.
The I-5/I-110 merge point near downtown LA is the single biggest variable on the whole route. Congestion regularly backs up well north of the interchange on event nights, and once you exit onto 11th Street, you are in the pedestrian and vehicle flow surrounding L.A. Live on all sides. Building 90 minutes of cushion into departure time from Burbank is not being overcautious — it is the difference between walking into L.A. Live for dinner before tip-off and scrambling to your seat in the second quarter.
A second common approach from Burbank uses US-101 South through Hollywood to the I-110 interchange — this adds a couple of miles but sometimes moves better than the I-5 through the 4/5 interchange when that stretch backs up badly. Either way, one bus navigating it beats four or five cars trying to find each other on Figueroa after arriving at different times. For groups from Glendale or North Hollywood who want a pickup sweep before heading downtown, a Glendale party bus or North Hollywood party bus covers those legs on the same vehicle.
Parking at L.A. Live: What Groups Really Face on Event Nights
There are multiple parking structures and surface lots in the L.A. Live complex and the surrounding blocks. On a sellout Lakers or Kings night, many of them fill well before tip-off. The LA Convention Center's West Hall lots run adjacent to the L.A. Live complex and are commonly used for arena events.
Expect to pay $25 to $40 per car in the nearby structures on game nights, with pricing climbing as lots approach capacity — and with pre-purchased online spots often sold out before the lots even open for walk-up buyers.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Post-game exit | Flexibility | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split across the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival on Figueroa | Bus is staged and ready at pre-agreed spot | High — multi-stop nights easy to arrange | 15–56 |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — multiple cars, scattered ETAs | Georgia Street pickup zone, long post-game wait | Low — separate cars, separate plans | 1–4 per car |
| LA Metro (A Line / E Line) | $1.75 per person each way | Only if the whole group boards the same train | 7th Street/Metro Center — crowded post-game | Low — fixed schedule and stops | Any, but no group control |
| Everyone drives and parks | $25–$40 per car + gas per car | No — splits at different lots or structures | Figueroa gridlock, structure exits back up badly | Medium — but no shared plan | 1–2 cars |
LA Metro's A Line and E Line both stop at 7th Street/Metro Center, about three blocks from the arena — a genuinely good option for one or two people traveling light. For a group of 25 who just watched the Kings win in overtime, coordinating everyone through a packed Metro platform and onto a standing-room train is a different challenge entirely. That is the version of the night where a Burbank group transportation quote starts making obvious sense.
Check the LA Metro rider's guide for current A Line and E Line schedules if transit is part of your plan.
Post-game rideshare pickup at Crypto.com Arena moves to the Georgia Street side — the arena's east side, away from the Figueroa pedestrian flow. When 18,000 people open their apps at the same moment, wait times spike and surge pricing follows immediately. A charter bus or party bus is staged and ready the moment you walk out — no app, no surge, no standing around watching the fare climb.
L.A. Live: The Entertainment Complex Around the Arena
Crypto.com Arena anchors the L.A. Live campus (800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015) — a 4.5 million-square-foot block of restaurants, bars, the Grammy Museum, the Peacock Theater, and hotels including the JW Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton that surrounds the arena on its south and east sides. On a game night, L.A. Live's bars and restaurants fill well before tip-off and stay packed for hours after the final buzzer. The whole complex stays in motion long after the arena empties.
For Burbank groups who want to extend the night, L.A. Live is the natural pre-game and post-game hub. A common itinerary from Burbank runs the 5 to the 110, arrives at L.A. Live with time for dinner on Olympic, walks across to the arena for tip-off, and catches a late dinner or drinks on the same block after the game before the bus brings everyone home. Multi-stop arrangements are easy to set up — just include your planned stops in your quote request and the itinerary is built around them.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for Crypto.com Arena?
The right vehicle depends on your headcount, how much pregame energy you want on the 14-mile ride down, and whether this is a focused game trip or a full night. Here is how the vehicle lineup breaks down for a downtown LA run from Burbank.
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter Van Rental with Driver | Up to 14 | Small crews, suite holders, VIP groups | Leather seating, USB charging, tinted privacy windows |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | 15–50 | Fan groups wanting the rolling celebration from Burbank to downtown | Built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Mid-size groups, efficient downtown runs | A/C, reclining seats, overhead storage |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large fan groups, corporate outings, concert groups | Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage bays |
For most Lakers or Kings game groups from Burbank, the natural fit is a 25-passenger party bus or a minibus in the 20-to-35 passenger range — big enough for a real group, sized well for Figueroa curbside drop-off. Party buses in this range typically feature a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system, which makes the I-5/110 run feel like the first act of the night rather than just a commute. For larger outings or when a group wants WiFi and an onboard restroom for the longer downtown LA return, a full-size charter bus covers all of that with room to spare.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available — just note it when you submit your quote request.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Rental Prices for Crypto.com Arena Trips
All-inclusive quotes from Burbankpartybuscompany.com come back in under 30 seconds — you see the price before you commit to anything. Here is what shapes the number for a Burbank-to-Crypto.com Arena run:
- Vehicle size — a 56-passenger charter bus and a 14-passenger Sprinter limo are different hourly rates.
- Total hours — the full block from first Burbank pickup to final drop-off, including any time at L.A. Live before or after the game.
- Date and event — a midweek Kings game prices differently from a playoff Lakers night or a major concert sellout, when demand for every vehicle in the San Fernando Valley runs high.
- Route and pickups — a single Burbank pickup is a cleaner run than a multi-neighborhood sweep, though both are easy to arrange.
To give you an idea — these are idea-stage ranges, not quotes or guaranteed market rates: Sprinter limos run $150–$400/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $100–$230/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $175–$380/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $280–$500/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $140–$280/hour. A round-trip Lakers game night from Burbank typically runs 4 to 6 hours from first pickup to final drop-off, depending on how long the group stays at L.A. Live. When you split a 5-hour minibus rental across 20 people, the per-head cost is often competitive with what three people pay for event parking plus both-way rideshares with post-game surge factored in.
Check the Burbank party bus prices page for the full rate breakdown, or call 747-359-0640 any time for a free, all-inclusive quote at no obligation.
Lakers, Kings & Concert Schedule at Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena runs close to 200 events per year — one of the busiest arenas in the country, and one of the most consistently requested destinations for group transportation from Burbank and the San Fernando Valley. The calendar breaks into a few clear categories for groups planning trips:
- Los Angeles Lakers (NBA). The regular season runs October through April, with roughly 40 home games at Crypto.com Arena. Marquee matchups — nationally televised games, rivalry nights against Boston or Golden State, and any playoff dates — fill the arena and spike rideshare demand on the surrounding streets. Lakers playoff runs are when the availability window gets short fast: large party buses and charter buses in the Valley go quickly once a series is confirmed.
- Los Angeles Kings (NHL). The Kings play an 82-game regular season with roughly 40 home dates from October through April, plus any playoff run into May or June. Kings games draw a different crowd than Lakers nights but the Figueroa parking and post-game exit situation is identical — same complex, same streets, same dynamics.
- Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA). The Sparks play their home season at Crypto.com Arena from May through September — a summer group outing that does not face the same availability pressure as Lakers or Kings playoff dates.
- Major concerts and events. Crypto.com Arena hosts stadium-scale touring artists, award shows, boxing, UFC, and WWE events throughout the year. Concert nights at the venue are among the most requested group transportation events from Burbank — the same Figueroa drop-off and post-show exit dynamics apply, and for major shows, arrange transportation as early as you buy the tickets. See the Burbank concert transportation page for how those nights work.
Playoff months — April through June for both the NBA and NHL — are when the urgency to arrange transportation is genuinely real. Once a Lakers or Kings series is set, the right-size vehicles fill quickly. Waiting a week after the bracket is confirmed to look at bus options is when you start finding that what was available is no longer available.
Get started as soon as your game date is confirmed.
Group Transportation to Crypto.com Arena from Burbank and the San Fernando Valley
Groups from across the San Fernando Valley route through Burbank on the way downtown. Glendale fans hop on the I-5 South at Colorado Street. North Hollywood groups join via the 170 before merging south.
Van Nuys crews connect via the 170 or 101 corridor. A party bus or charter bus running a multi-neighborhood pickup sweep collects each cluster before heading down the 5 to the 110 — one vehicle, one coordinated arrival on Figueroa, no separate cars hunting for the same parking structure from different directions.
For context on how Crypto.com Arena compares to the other major LA venues your group might visit: the arena is the closest major sports and concert venue to Burbank at roughly 14 miles south. Dodger Stadium is a shade closer at about 11 miles, but the Chavez Ravine approach through the Sunset Gate has its own well-documented challenges. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is about 27 miles and a real haul through the 405 or 105 corridors.
For Burbank groups, the Crypto.com Arena run down the I-5 and 110 is the most routine downtown LA arena trip on the calendar.
Corporate groups headed downtown for a client entertainment night or private suite find bus transportation particularly useful — a Burbank corporate event bus handles the group on one invoice and means nobody in the party is navigating downtown LA parking after an expense dinner. Birthday celebrations and milestone nights work the same way — the party starts in Burbank, the arena is the headliner, and L.A. Live closes it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Crypto.com Arena?
Curbside drop-off is on Figueroa Street on the arena's west side, with Chick Hearn Court on the south side as an alternate approach depending on traffic flow and arrival direction. The official Crypto.com Arena Getting Here page has current event-night guidance. Your group unloads curbside and walks straight to the arena entrances — no parking structure, no shuttle.
How long does it take to get from Burbank to Crypto.com Arena?
About 14 miles via I-5 South to CA-110 South, exiting at 11th Street. Off-peak, that run takes 20 to 30 minutes. On a Lakers or Kings game night with event traffic stacked on the I-5/I-110 corridor, plan for 45 to 75 minutes.
Leaving Burbank at least 90 minutes before tip-off gives you a comfortable arrival with time to walk L.A. Live before the game.
Where does rideshare pick up after Crypto.com Arena events?
Post-game rideshare pickup moves to the Georgia Street side of the arena — the east side, away from the Figueroa pedestrian flow. Wait times and surge pricing spike immediately after the final buzzer when 18,000 people open their apps at once. With a bus, your pickup is pre-arranged at a specific meeting spot — no app, no surge, no hunting for a car in the post-game crowd.
How much does a party bus or charter bus from Burbank to Crypto.com Arena cost?
To give you an idea: a 5-hour round trip for a group of 20 to 25 in a minibus might run $900 to $1,500 total, splitting to roughly $45 to $75 per person — often competitive with what two people pay for event parking plus rideshares both ways with post-game surge included. Exact pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours, and date. Call 747-359-0640 or use the online tool for an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds.
Is there dedicated bus parking at Crypto.com Arena?
There is no dedicated charter bus lot at the arena. After drop-off on Figueroa, the bus stages at a nearby commercial area or in a lot that accommodates oversized vehicles — this gets arranged ahead of time for your specific event date. The L.A. Live parking page has the current lot map and access information for the surrounding complex.
Can a multi-stop night be arranged — dinner at L.A. Live, then the game, then back to Burbank?
Yes. Multi-stop itineraries are straightforward to arrange — include your planned stops in the quote request and the itinerary is built around them. A common run starts with Burbank pickup, heads to L.A. Live for pre-game dinner, covers the game, and makes one more L.A. Live stop before rolling back up the 110 to Burbank.
What is the best bus size for a Lakers game group from Burbank of about 20 people?
A 25-passenger party bus or a minibus in the 20-to-25 passenger range is the natural fit — everyone is together without paying for empty seats. Party buses in this size typically come with a built-in bar and sound system, which makes the 14-mile I-5/110 run part of the night rather than just a commute.
When is the best time to arrange transportation for Lakers playoff games?
As soon as the bracket is set — and ideally before that if your group follows the team and knows the home schedule. Large party buses and charter buses in the San Fernando Valley go quickly once a playoff series is confirmed. Waiting until the week of the game is when availability gets thin and pricing reflects that scarcity.
For the regular season, two to three weeks ahead is workable. For playoffs and major concerts, get started the moment your date is confirmed.
Does LA Metro serve Crypto.com Arena?
Yes — the A Line and E Line both stop at 7th Street/Metro Center, about three blocks from the arena. It is a practical option for one or two people traveling light. For a group of 20 or more, coordinating everyone through a packed post-game Metro platform and onto a standing-room train from Burbank is a real challenge on its own.
Check the LA Metro rider's guide for current service info.
Do you cover groups coming from Glendale, North Hollywood, or other Valley cities?
Yes. Groups from Glendale, North Hollywood, Hollywood, Van Nuys, and elsewhere in the San Fernando Valley can be picked up on the same vehicle as a Burbank group — a Glendale party bus or North Hollywood party bus connects into the same downtown LA run. Multi-neighborhood pickups along the I-5 or 170 corridors are easy to arrange when you submit your quote request.
What is the best way to handle the post-game exit from Crypto.com Arena?
Set your pickup window before the game starts — agree on a specific spot near Figueroa, a meeting time that accounts for post-game crowd flow, and stick to it. Your bus is staged nearby and returns to the pre-agreed spot when the window arrives. That is the whole formula: one meeting point, one pickup time, everyone boards together instead of standing on Georgia Street watching surge pricing climb while you wait for separate cars.
Find Your Party Bus or Charter Bus to Crypto.com Arena Today
The right bus for your Lakers night, Kings game, or Crypto.com Arena concert is one quote request away. Whether you are organizing a birthday night out for 20, a corporate group for a client suite, or a full fan group with a pregame dinner at L.A. Live, Burbankpartybuscompany.com helps you compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and Sprinter limos serving Burbank and the San Fernando Valley. Compare options and get an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds.
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