The Dodger Express is Back for the 2025 Season



Editor in Chief Cece Woods considers herself the “accidental activist”.…
The Dodger Stadium Express is back for the 2025 MLB season, offering fans a convenient and free transportation option to all Dodgers home games, including postseason matchups. Operated by LA Metro, this service helps alleviate traffic congestion and parking challenges around Dodger Stadium.
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🚍 Union Station Service
• New Boarding Location: For the 2025 season, buses depart from Union Station West, located in front of the historic Fred Harvey building off Alameda Street.
• Schedule:
• Pre-Game: Service begins 2.5 hours before game time and continues until the end of the second inning.
• Post-Game: Return trips operate until 45 minutes after the final out or 20 minutes after post-game events, such as fireworks or drone shows.
• Drop-Off/Pick-Up Points at Dodger Stadium:
• Behind center field
• Top deck
• Parking: Available at Union Station for $8 on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Connectivity: Union Station is accessible via Metro A, B, D, and J Lines, as well as Metrolink and Amtrak services.
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🚍 South Bay Service
• Boarding Locations:
• Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 9)
• Slauson Station
• Manchester Station
• Harbor Freeway Station
• Rosecrans Station
• Schedule:
• Pre-Game: Buses run every 30 minutes, starting 2.5 hours before game time. The last bus departs Harbor Gateway at game time.
• Post-Game: Return trips begin after the end of the 7th inning, with the last bus leaving 45 minutes after the final out or 20 minutes after post-game events.
• Drop-Off/Pick-Up Point at Dodger Stadium: Behind right center field.
• Parking: Free parking is available at all South Bay stations on a first-come, first-served basis.
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🚌 Service Highlights
• Cost: Free for all fans with a valid game ticket.
• Dedicated Bus Lanes: Utilizes a dedicated bus lane on Sunset Boulevard to expedite travel between Union Station and Dodger Stadium.
• Accessibility: All buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Extended Service: The service will continue through the entire season, including playoffs and the World Series, if applicable.
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📍 Plan Your Trip
• Trip Planning Tools: Use the Transit app, Google Maps, Apple Maps, or visit metro.net for real-time schedules and route information.
• Contact: For assistance, call 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876).
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For more details and updates, visit the Dodger Stadium Express page on LA Metro’s website.
Enjoy the game and Go Dodgers! 🧢⚾
