Getting to Xfinity Center — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Xfinity Center without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Maryland Terrapins game nights and major concerts, when the roads around University of Maryland campus, College Park fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 17,950, the streets around University of Maryland campus, College Park 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 University of Maryland campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Xfinity Center
Home of the maryland terrapins. the arena has hosted events at this site since 2002. located at 8500 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD 20742.
Transit Routes to Xfinity Center
The College Park Metro (Green Line) and Shuttle-UM connect to the arena; Purple Line service serves the campus. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Xfinity Center — you are moving while the parking lots around University of Maryland campus, College Park are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Xfinity Center
Uber and Lyft both serve Xfinity 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 Xfinity Center before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Xfinity Center from University of Maryland campus
Xfinity Center is located at 8500 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD 20742, in the University of Maryland campus area of College Park. While Xfinity Center is not in the core downtown area, the University of Maryland 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 Xfinity Center is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Xfinity Center
Xfinity Center holds 17,950 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Xfinity Center means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Maryland Terrapins 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 Xfinity Center
If you took transit to Xfinity 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 — (The College Park Metro (Green Line) and Shuttle-UM connect to the arena; Purple Line service serves the campus) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Xfinity 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.