Getting There · Cintas Center · Cincinnati
Getting to Cintas Center — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Cintas Center without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Xavier Musketeers game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Xavier University campus, Cincinnati fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 10,250, the streets around Xavier University campus, Cincinnati tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Xavier University campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Cintas Center
Home of the xavier musketeers. the arena has hosted events at this site since 2000. located at 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207.
Transit Routes to Cintas Center
Metro buses serve the Xavier campus near the arena. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Cintas Center — you are moving while the parking lots around Xavier University campus, Cincinnati are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Cintas Center
Uber and Lyft both serve Cintas Center. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from Cintas Center before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Cintas Center from Xavier University campus
Cintas Center is located at 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207, in the Xavier University campus area of Cincinnati. While Cintas Center is not in the core downtown area, the Xavier University campus surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to Cintas Center is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Cintas Center
Cintas Center holds 10,250 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Cintas Center means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Xavier Musketeers have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from Cintas Center
If you took transit to Cintas Center, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Metro buses serve the Xavier campus near the arena) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Cintas Center typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.