Getting There · Pauley Pavilion · Los Angeles
Getting to Pauley Pavilion — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Pauley Pavilion without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on UCLA Bruins game nights and major concerts, when the roads around UCLA campus, Westwood, Los Angeles fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 13,800, the streets around UCLA campus, Westwood, Los Angeles 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 UCLA campus, Westwood, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Pauley Pavilion
Home of the ucla bruins, site of john wooden's championship dynasty. the arena has stood at this location since 1965, making it one of the older active venues in American sports. located at 301 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
Transit Routes to Pauley Pavilion
Metro buses and the UCLA campus shuttle serve Westwood near the pavilion. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Pauley Pavilion — you are moving while the parking lots around UCLA campus, Westwood, Los Angeles are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Pauley Pavilion
Uber and Lyft both serve Pauley Pavilion. 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 Pauley Pavilion before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Pauley Pavilion from UCLA campus, Westwood
Pauley Pavilion is located at 301 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, in the UCLA campus, Westwood area of Los Angeles. While Pauley Pavilion is not in the core downtown area, the UCLA campus, Westwood 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 Pauley Pavilion is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Pauley Pavilion
Pauley Pavilion holds 13,800 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Pauley Pavilion means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the UCLA Bruins 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 Pauley Pavilion
If you took transit to Pauley Pavilion, 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 and the UCLA campus shuttle serve Westwood near the pavilion) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Pauley Pavilion 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.