Getting There · UD Arena · Dayton
Getting to UD Arena — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to UD Arena without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Dayton Flyers game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Dayton (near the University of Dayton), Dayton fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 13,409, the streets around Dayton (near the University of Dayton), Dayton 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 Dayton (near the University of Dayton), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About UD Arena
Home of the dayton flyers and host of the ncaa tournament first four. the arena has stood at this location since 1969, making it one of the older active venues in American sports. located at 1801 Edwin C Moses Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45417.
Transit Routes to UD Arena
Greater Dayton RTA buses serve the area near the arena and the University of Dayton campus. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from UD Arena — you are moving while the parking lots around Dayton (near the University of Dayton), Dayton are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at UD Arena
Uber and Lyft both serve UD Arena. 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 UD Arena before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to UD Arena from Dayton (near the University of Dayton)
UD Arena is located at 1801 Edwin C Moses Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45417, in the Dayton (near the University of Dayton) area of Dayton. While UD Arena is not in the core downtown area, the Dayton (near the University of Dayton) 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 UD Arena is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at UD Arena
UD Arena holds 13,409 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like UD Arena means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Dayton Flyers 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 UD Arena
If you took transit to UD Arena, 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 — (Greater Dayton RTA buses serve the area near the arena and the University of Dayton campus) — and screenshot it. Evening events at UD Arena 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.