Pomona sits about 31 miles east of Dodger Stadium — a drive that clocks in at roughly 35 minutes on a Tuesday morning and closer to 90 minutes when the Dodgers have a 7:10 first pitch and the SR-60 West has already stacked up past the 605. The stadium holds 56,000 fans, the largest capacity of any ballpark in Major League Baseball, and on a sold-out night every one of those people is converging on a single hilltop in Chavez Ravine with five controlled vehicle entry points and two roads — Vin Scully Avenue and Sunset Boulevard — handling all of them at once. That's the logistics problem your group is actually solving when you decide to rent a bus to Dodger Stadium from Pomona.
One vehicle, one drop-off at the right gate, and the ride home is already arranged before the first pitch.
This guide covers exactly how it works — where the bus enters, which lot it uses, how long the walk is to the gates, what parking costs everyone driving separately, and what the drive from Pomona looks like in real terms on a game night versus a regular Tuesday. It's built on the stadium's published rules, the Dodgers' own transportation pages, and the LA Metro's official Dodger Stadium Express details — so the logistics are real, not estimated.
Why Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Dodger Stadium from Pomona?
The problem with driving from Pomona to a Dodger game isn't the 31-mile distance — it's what happens to those 31 miles between 5:30 PM and 7:10 PM on a Friday night. The SR-60 West backs up through Diamond Bar, the US-101 North slows around the Echo Park exit, and the final stretch on Sunset Boulevard and Vin Scully Avenue stops moving entirely for the 30 to 40 minutes before gates open. Every car in a six-city radius is pointed at the same five entry points on the same hilltop, and there's no detour that sidesteps it — those are the only five ways in.
Once your group clears the gate, general parking runs $35 in advance or $40 at the gate per car. A group of 25 people typically fills five or six cars — meaning five or six parking fees, five or six separate arrival windows, five or six different spots in different lots, and at least one car that gets stuck in an outer lot and has to text everyone else to figure out where the group ended up. After the game, leaving the lots takes another 30 to 60 minutes as police manage one-way traffic flows out of Chavez Ravine.
A Pomona charter bus or party bus rental absorbs all of that. One vehicle, one drop-off in Lot 12 via Sunset Gate A, and one bus staged nearby for the post-game pickup — while everyone else is still in line to exit the parking structure. For groups heading to a Dodgers game or a stadium concert, Pomona sporting event transportation built around a private bus is the cleanest version of this trip that exists.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at Dodger Stadium: Sunset Gate A, Lot 12, and What to Expect
The specific drop-off answer for charter buses at Dodger Stadium: enter through Sunset Gate A on Elysian Park Avenue and stage in Lot 12. This is the designated commercial vehicle zone used by charter buses and shuttle services as their drop-off and meeting point on game days. Sunset Gate A sits at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Vin Scully Avenue, on the right-field and center-field side of the stadium.
From Lot 12, plan on a walk of approximately 10 minutes to the stadium entrance gates. The walk is flat across the parking area and then slightly uphill as you approach the stadium structure itself. It's not a hike, but it's not a short walk either — groups with mobility needs should request ADA-accessible vehicles in the quote and note the requirement in advance, since the stadium also runs a mobility-assistance courtesy shuttle from the outer lots to the gate areas.
The bus stages in Lot 12 during the game and is right there at a pre-arranged pickup window when the final out is recorded.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Dodger Stadium — and Why the Bus Route Is Different
Rideshare logistics at Dodger Stadium changed in 2025, and if your group has some people arriving by Uber and others on the bus, the current setup matters. Uber, the Dodgers' official rideshare partner, relocated from Lot 11 to Lot 1 — vehicles now enter through Stadium Way Gate B rather than Sunset Gate A, a change made specifically to reduce Gate A congestion. Other rideshare services (Lyft and others) still use Sunset Gate A, dropping at Lot 11.
Both rideshare lots require a walk to the gates, and post-game rideshare is heavily congested with surge pricing and extended wait times that are consistent enough to be a factor in every post-game plan.
Your charter bus doesn't share those wait times. The bus is staged in Lot 12 before the game ends, you set a pickup window in advance, and the group walks out to a vehicle that's already positioned — not a rideshare that materializes four minutes after you've been standing on the curb fighting a crowd for it. That's the operational difference between a private bus and rideshare for a 50,000-person event.
Charter buses enter Dodger Stadium at Sunset Gate A on Elysian Park Avenue and stage in Lot 12 — the Dodgers' designated commercial vehicle zone. The walk from Lot 12 to the entrance gates is approximately 10 minutes, with a slight uphill approach. Uber now enters via Gate B to Lot 1; other rideshare uses Gate A to Lot 11.
The bus avoids the post-game surge entirely by staging and picking up at a pre-arranged window.
Dodger Stadium Parking: Gates, Lots, and What They Cost
Dodger Stadium has five vehicle entry gates, 16,000 parking spaces across roughly 30 lots, and a color-coded system that determines which gate your approach takes you to. The simplest rule: lettered lots are preferred parking (B, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P — the inner ring, closest to the stadium), while numbered lots are general parking (the outer ring). Preferred lots run approximately $60 and require advance purchase.
General lots run $35 in advance or $40 at the gate. The budget option is the offsite lots — Lots 13 and 14 on Stadium Way at just $5 per car, with a complimentary shuttle running to the gates — though you're still driving, still parking, and still waiting for the shuttle both ways.
The five gates and their lot assignments: Sunset Gate A (Sunset Blvd/Elysian Park Ave) accesses Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13. Stadium Way Gate B (Scott Avenue) accesses Lots 2 and 3 — and is now the official Uber rideshare approach. Golden State Gate C (Academy Road) accesses Lots 3, 4, and 15.
Academy Gate D (Academy Rd/Park St) accesses Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, and 15. Downtown Gate E (SR-110/Stadium Way) accesses Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. The Dodgers are direct about this: know your gate before you leave home, because the approach roads converge on the stadium and cars cannot freely circle the hilltop once they've entered the traffic flow.
The wrong gate sends you to the wrong side of a 56,000-seat stadium.
For groups arriving by charter bus, none of the per-car lot pricing applies — the bus enters at Sunset Gate A and stages in Lot 12, with parking handled as part of the booking. But if some group members are driving separately to meet everyone, the gate they approach determines which section of the ballpark they enter. Worth sharing the map before everyone leaves the 909.
Review the official Dodger Stadium parking page before game day for current lot assignments and pricing — details shift by event and season.
Every Way to Get to Dodger Stadium from Pomona — Compared
A Pomona charter bus or party bus rental is the strongest option for groups of 15 or more, but it's not automatically the right call for everyone making this trip. Here's an honest look at how the options actually perform coming from the Pomona area.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Drop-off logistics | Post-game ease | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter bus or party bus rental | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Best — Lot 12 via Sunset Gate A, 10-min walk to gates | Bus stages, picks up at pre-set window | 15–56 |
| Metrolink (San Bernardino Line) + Dodger Stadium Express | ~$8–$12/person each way (Metrolink) + free DSE | Only if everyone boards the same train | Good — Union Station to behind center field via dedicated bus lane | Return from 7th inning; Metrolink home requires transfer timing | Individuals or small groups |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — multiple cars, staggered ETAs | Uber: Gate B to Lot 1; other rideshare: Gate A to Lot 11 | Heavy congestion + surge pricing after final out | 1–4 per car |
| Drive and park — offsite Lots 13/14 | $5 per car + gas + shuttle wait | No — caravans split up | Shuttle to gates from Stadium Way; shuttle back post-game | Wait for return shuttle, then exit drive | 1–2 cars |
| Drive and park — general lots | $35–$40 per car (advance/gate) | No — scattered arrivals by lot | Depends on which gate; 5–15 min walk to seats | 30–60 min exit crawl from the lot | 1–2 cars |
For a group of two or three coming from Pomona, Metrolink to Union Station and the Dodger Stadium Express is a legitimate, affordable route. Take the San Bernardino Line from Pomona Downtown or Pomona North station to Los Angeles Union Station — a ride of roughly 35 to 45 minutes, with one-way fares typically in the $8–$12 range depending on zone. From Union Station, the Dodger Stadium Express is free for all fans: buses depart from Union Station West, in front of the Fred Harvey restaurant space off Alameda Street, every 5 to 10 minutes starting three hours before first pitch, and drop fans behind center field at the stadium.
Return service starts after the seventh inning and runs one hour after the final out, per the LA Metro Dodger Stadium Express page. That's a clean, affordable option for a small group willing to coordinate train times. It does not scale to 20 people who want to arrive from the same parking lot in Pomona at the same time.
The moment your group hits four or five cars' worth of people — roughly 15 to 20 — the per-head math on a private bus starts to look better than the coordination cost of separate vehicles, separate parking fees, and separate arrival times. That's the group the rest of this guide is built for.
Driving from Pomona to Dodger Stadium: Routes and Real-World Timing
Two routes get charter buses from Pomona to Dodger Stadium, and the right one depends on which gate you're targeting.
| From | Approx. distance | Off-peak drive time | Game-day estimate (add buffer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona (central/downtown) | ~31 miles | ~35–40 minutes | 60–90 minutes |
| Ontario / Rancho Cucamonga | ~38–42 miles | ~45–55 minutes | 75–110 minutes |
| West Covina / Covina | ~22–26 miles | ~25–35 minutes | 50–75 minutes |
| Diamond Bar | ~25 miles | ~28–35 minutes | 55–80 minutes |
| Upland / Claremont | ~35–40 miles | ~40–50 minutes | 70–100 minutes |
Route 1 — SR-60 West to US-101 North (for Sunset Gate A and Lot 12): This is the charter bus approach. From Pomona, take SR-60 West (the Pomona Freeway) westbound toward downtown Los Angeles. At the East Los Angeles Interchange, connect to US-101 North toward Hollywood.
Exit at Alvarado Street, head north on Alvarado, turn right on Sunset Boulevard, then left on Elysian Park Avenue — which drops you directly at Sunset Gate A. Bus lanes on Sunset Boulevard give commercial vehicles a faster final approach than general traffic. This is the correct approach for Lot 12 and the center-field/right-field side of the stadium.
Route 2 — I-10 West to I-5 North to Stadium Way (for Golden State Gate C or Academy Gate D): Take I-10 West from Pomona to I-5 North (the Golden State Freeway). Exit at Stadium Way, follow signs to Academy Road for Gate C or D. This approach reaches the left-field and third-base side of the stadium and is the right approach for cars in Lots 4–7 or the offsite lots on Stadium Way. It is not the charter bus route for Lot 12.
Either route, build 90 minutes into your schedule from Pomona on a home game night. Parking gates open 2.5 hours before first pitch and stadium gates open 2 hours before — the window that gives your group the cleanest arrival without rushing. All Dodger Stadium approach roads narrow to the same two streets in the final mile, and that section adds 30 to 45 minutes to any trip that looked fast on the map an hour earlier.
The bus handles that last stretch without your group having to navigate it.
Which Party Bus or Charter Bus Rental Fits Your Dodger Stadium Group Size?
The right vehicle is the one that seats your group without paying for empty rows or splitting anyone off into a second vehicle. Pomonapartybuscompany.com connects you to a large network of bus companies serving Pomona and the surrounding Inland Empire — the full vehicle lineup includes options from 14-passenger Sprinter limos up to 56-passenger coaches, so your group's specific headcount has a match. Here is how the options map to a Dodger Stadium run from the Pomona area.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Gear / storage | Best fit for Dodger Stadium | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Modest — bags, jackets, lighter loads | Suite groups, VIP outings, small groups | Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows, individual reading lights |
| 25-passenger or 30-passenger party bus | 25–30 | Onboard storage; lighter gear | Mid-size fan groups wanting the rolling pre-game energy | Color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, wraparound seating |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Overhead bins plus modest underfloor | Groups that need maneuverability on the Sunset Blvd approach; weeknight games | Reclining seats, powerful A/C, overhead storage |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Excellent — deep undercarriage bays handle large loads | Large fan groups, corporate outings, fan club travel, multi-city groups | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage bays |
For large groups coming from across the 909 — Pomona, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland — a 40–56 passenger charter bus is the practical call. The deep undercarriage bays handle the load, the onboard restrooms eliminate any need to hunt for facilities before entering the stadium, and the seats handle a 90-minute drive from the far end of the Inland Empire without anyone arriving exhausted. For a weeknight game where the group is 20 to 30 people, a minibus keeps things nimble on the Sunset Boulevard final approach.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — note the requirement in your quote request at least 48 hours out from your game date.
Dodger Stadium Charter Bus and Party Bus Rental Prices from Pomona
Pomonapartybuscompany.com shows online quotes in under 30 seconds — no account, no obligation, just an answer. Pricing for a Dodger Stadium run from Pomona is shaped by four factors: vehicle size, total hours reserved (including pre-game and post-game wait time), the game date and demand, and mileage from Pomona to the stadium and back. To give you a planning-range idea — these are not quotes or guarantees, just a framework to help you budget:
A 14-passenger Sprinter limo runs $200–$325/hour on weekdays and $225–$350/hour on weekends. A 15–35 passenger minibus runs $200–$250/hour weekdays and $200–$275/hour weekends, or roughly $1,100–$2,150/day. A 25-passenger party bus runs $250–$350/hour weekdays and $275–$375/hour weekends; a 30-passenger party bus runs $300–$375/hour weekdays and $325–$425/hour weekends.
A full 40–56 passenger charter bus runs $200–$350/hour weekdays and weekends, or roughly $1,350–$2,850/day. Your specific number for your date, group size, and pickup location comes from the quote — these ranges give you scale, not a sticker price. Pricing moves with the date, demand, vehicle, and hours.
The per-person math is usually where groups get surprised. A 40-56 passenger charter bus for a 7-hour game-day run from Pomona — pickup, the drive, game-time staging in Lot 12, and the post-game return — might price in the $1,400 to $2,450 total range. Split that across 35 people and you're looking at roughly $40 to $70 per person, with the parking fee, the post-game exit crawl, and the freeway navigation all solved inside that number.
Per car, you would have spent $35 to $40 in parking plus gas from Pomona — and still had the exit crawl. One bus, one cost, everyone home together. Check the Pomona party bus prices page for a broader look at vehicle rates, or call 840-837-1590 any time for a free quote at no obligation.
A Pomona Game-Day Example
To give you a concrete picture: a 38-person fan group from Pomona books a 40–56 passenger charter bus for a Friday night Dodgers game with a 7:10 first pitch. Pickup at 4:45 PM from a central Pomona meetup spot. At Dodger Stadium's Lot 12 via Sunset Gate A by 6:20 PM — just under an hour before the 7:10 gate and well ahead of the worst Vin Scully Avenue congestion.
The bus stages in Lot 12 through the game. Post-game pickup at an agreed spot in the lot at 10:15 PM; back in Pomona before midnight. A 7-hour charter at the planning ranges above comes out to roughly $40 to $65 per person for the round trip — with the SR-60 West commute, the $35-40 parking pass, the post-game exit, and the rideshare surge baked in and eliminated in a single number.
What's on at Dodger Stadium in 2026
The 2026 Dodgers season opened March 26 against the Arizona Diamondbacks — the 65th home opener at Dodger Stadium, with the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers chasing a three-peat. The regular season runs through September, with 81 home games across the spring and summer. Notable dates: Jackie Robinson Night on April 15 vs. the New York Mets is one of the most attended single games of any season; the 10-game homestand from July 2–12 leading into the All-Star break draws peak summer demand; and any series against the Giants or the Padres fills the stadium and spikes the freeway.
Dodger Stadium also hosts stadium-scale concerts. Fuerza Regida is on the calendar for July 18, 2026 — a stadium show that brings the same Gate A congestion and same Lot 12 drop-off logistics as any playoff game. For concerts and special events, a Pomona concert bus rental works the same way as a game-day run — same Sunset Gate A approach, same Lot 12 staging, same pre-arranged post-show pickup.
The post-show exit is every bit as slow as the post-game exit, and rideshare surging is just as predictable at midnight after a stadium concert.
For playoff games, Opening Weekend, Jackie Robinson Night, and any major concert date: the Pomona-area vehicle supply for these dates fills quickly. Two to four weeks of lead time is the floor for regular-season games. For the high-demand dates above, book as soon as your tickets are confirmed.
Call 840-837-1590 to lock in your group's date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at Dodger Stadium?
Charter buses enter Dodger Stadium through Sunset Gate A on Elysian Park Avenue — reached via Sunset Boulevard at Vin Scully Avenue — and stage in Lot 12. This is the designated commercial vehicle zone. From Lot 12, the walk to the stadium entrance gates is approximately 10 minutes, including a slight uphill section through the parking area.
The bus remains in Lot 12 during the game and meets the group at a pre-arranged pickup window after the final out.
How far is Pomona from Dodger Stadium?
Pomona is approximately 31 miles from Dodger Stadium via SR-60 West. Off-peak, that's roughly 35 to 40 minutes. On a Dodgers game night — especially Friday evening games or weekend day games — budget 60 to 90 minutes from Pomona to account for the final approach congestion on Sunset Boulevard and Vin Scully Avenue.
Coming from Ontario or Rancho Cucamonga, add another 10 to 20 minutes on top of that.
Which freeway do I take from Pomona to reach Sunset Gate A?
The charter bus approach to Sunset Gate A from Pomona: take SR-60 West (Pomona Freeway) to US-101 North at the East Los Angeles Interchange. Exit at Alvarado Street, head north on Alvarado, turn right on Sunset Boulevard, then left on Elysian Park Avenue into Sunset Gate A. Bus lanes on Sunset Boulevard help commercial vehicles move through the final stretch faster than general traffic. The I-5 North via Stadium Way approach reaches Golden State Gate C and Academy Gate D on the opposite side of the stadium — not the right approach for Lot 12.
What does parking cost at Dodger Stadium?
General lots run $35 in advance or $40 at the gate. Preferred lots (the lettered lots closest to the stadium) run approximately $60, with advance purchase required. The offsite option is Lots 13 and 14 on Stadium Way at $5 per car, with a complimentary shuttle to the gates.
For a charter bus group, parking is handled in Lot 12 as part of the booking — no per-car lot fee, one vehicle, one arranged location.
Is the Dodger Stadium Express an option coming from Pomona?
It can be. The Dodger Stadium Express is free for all fans and runs from Union Station West (in front of the Fred Harvey restaurant space, off Alameda Street) every 5 to 10 minutes starting three hours before first pitch, dropping riders behind center field. To use it from Pomona, take Metrolink's San Bernardino Line from Pomona Downtown or Pomona North station to Los Angeles Union Station — roughly 35 to 45 minutes, with fares typically in the $8–$12 one-way range.
Return DSE service begins after the seventh inning and runs one hour after the final out, per the LA Metro Dodger Stadium Express page. For two or three people, this is a solid, affordable option. For a group of 15 or more, a private bus from Pomona leaves together, arrives together, and picks up together — no train schedule to coordinate around.
What's the bag policy at Dodger Stadium?
Per the official Dodger Stadium information guide, the stadium allows clear plastic bags no larger than 12" x 12" x 6", non-clear wristlets or clutches no larger than 5" x 8" x 2", and adult or infant diaper bags. Backpacks, beach bags, large purses, and hard or soft coolers are prohibited. The stadium does not offer public locker or bag-check service.
Always confirm current bag rules on the official guide before your game date, as policies are updated.
How far in advance should a group from Pomona book a party bus or charter bus to Dodger Stadium?
For regular weeknight games, two to four weeks of lead time typically keeps your vehicle options open. For Friday and Saturday night games, weekend series against division rivals, Opening Weekend, Jackie Robinson Night, playoff games, or any stadium-scale concert — book as soon as your tickets are confirmed. The Pomona-area and Inland Empire vehicle supply for peak Dodger Stadium dates does not run deep, and the right-size vehicles go first.
Call 840-837-1590 the day you buy the tickets and the planning is done.
Can the bus wait at Dodger Stadium during the game?
Yes. The vehicle is booked as a block of hours, so it stages in Lot 12 during the game and holds any gear in the undercarriage bays until post-game pickup. Set a clear pickup window with your group before you head into the stadium — a specific time and meeting spot in the lot — so everyone knows where to go and the bus is already positioned when you walk out.
No rideshare app, no scramble.
What's the best vehicle for a corporate or suite group going to a Dodger game from Pomona?
A 14-passenger Sprinter limo or a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the right fit for smaller corporate groups — premium leather and USB charging on the Sprinter limo for a VIP-feeling transfer, or reclining seats and powerful A/C on a minibus for a clean, comfortable 90-minute ride from the Pomona area. For larger corporate outings with 40 or more guests, a full charter bus gives you the undercarriage bays for any equipment and the onboard restrooms for the long haul out of the Inland Empire. See the Pomona corporate event bus rentals page for more on group business transportation from the area.
Are ADA-accessible buses available for a Dodger Stadium run?
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network. Note the requirement clearly in your quote request at least 48 hours before your game date and the appropriate vehicle can be arranged. At the stadium itself, the Dodgers operate a mobility-assistance courtesy shuttle from the outer lots to the entry gate areas, beginning shortly after parking gates open and running through approximately one hour after the final out.
Book Your Dodger Stadium Bus from Pomona Today
Whether it's a 14-person group for a Tuesday night game, a 40-person fan group making a full Friday out of it, or a corporate outing to a suite, Pomonapartybuscompany.com makes it straightforward to find and compare charter buses, party buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans serving Pomona and the Inland Empire. Fill out one quick form or call 840-837-1590 any time — no account required, and you can have planning-range pricing for your specific date and headcount in under a minute.
The Dodgers play 1000 Vin Scully Avenue. The bus gets your group there through the SR-60 and the 101, staged at Sunset Gate A and Lot 12 before the first pitch, and staged again when the final out lands. Call 840-837-1590 today.
If your group is planning other LA area trips, the SoFi Stadium guide and the Crypto.com Arena guide cover their own drop-off logistics in the same detail — or explore the full Pomona group transportation services page for whatever your next group trip looks like.
