Big Blue Bus is your ride to the World Cup matches and beyond!
Big Blue Bus is your easy and affordable way to get around West Los Angeles during the World Cup. Big Blue Bus will provide direct service to all eight World Cup matches at Los Angeles Stadium, in addition to Route 3 service from Santa Monica to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where you can connect to the free stadium shuttle.
Service to Los Angeles Stadium
Direct service to the stadium departs every 10 minutes from Downtown Santa Monica
- Park-and-Ride
Fans can park-and-ride to World Cup matches from Downtown Santa Monica. You can reserve your parking space in advance on SpotHero. Each reservation guarantees a roundtrip ride to Los Angeles Stadium for all vehicle passengers on the day of your match.
Direct service to Los Angeles Stadium will begin approximately four (4) hours before each match, with return trips to Downtown Santa Monica running until approximately 90 minutes after the final whistle.
Park-and-Ride Location: 4th St. and Wilshire Blvd.
- Walk-up Riders
Big Blue Bus's direct service to Los Angeles Stadium is also available for those who choose to walk. Rides are only $1.75 each way. Walk-up seats are based upon availability and priority will be given to park-and-ride reservations.
Route 3 to LAX/Metro Transit Center
For fans located south of Downtown Santa Monica, Big Blue Bus Route 3 on Lincoln Blvd. offers another convenient option. Riders can board at any southbound Route 3 stop to travel to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where they can board a free shuttle directly to the stadium.
Regular Big Blue Bus fare is only $1.25 with a TAP card or mobile ticket. Cash fares are $1.50. Discounted fares are available for eligible riders.
World Cup Match Schedule
Tips on Riding Big Blue Bus
If you're new to riding Big Blue Bus, here are some resources to help you get started:
Fan Events and Watch Parties in West Los Angeles
Big Blue Bus can also take you to these exciting events happening in West Los Angeles:
- Michelob Ultra Pitchside Club Fan Experience on the Santa Monica Pier. From June 11-25, fans 21+ can enjoy a free large-scale soccer-themed environment, with live match viewing, interactive games, cultural programming, merchandise offerings and appearances by athletes, celebrities and global icons.
- Golden Hour at Third Street Promenade, June 12, June 21, June 27 and July 10 - designed to complement the Pier fan experience with free pre- and post-match activities, Golden Hour features exhibitors, fan experiences, local vendors and more.
- World Play Zone at Downtown Parking Lot 27 at 1320 5th St., weekends June 11-June 28 - a ticketed family friendly World Cup activation designed to engage young fans and multigenerational households with soccer challenges, skill stations, and play.
- The Garden Series in Tongva Park, June 14 and July 12 - free relaxed and restorative activities centered around globally inspired craft experiences and wellness, such as jewelry making, pottery, and printmaking, along with movement sessions and guided breathwork.
- Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Venice Beach, July 11, extends the excitement of the World Cup into communities across LA County - bringing live match viewing and immersive fan experiences closer to where you live, work, and gather.
- COAST Open Streets Festival, July 19 - a free, all-ages, car-free, pedestrian-focused culmination of Santa Monica's World Cup activations featuring art installations, cultural programming, interactive experiences and food vendors. COAST will link key destinations along and near Ocean Avenue, including the Santa Monica Pier, Tongva Park, Palisades Park, Arizona Avenue, Third Street Promenade and the Fourth Street Metro E Line terminus.