Getting There · Moda Center · Portland
Getting to Moda Center — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Moda Center without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Portland Trail Blazers game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Rose Quarter (Lloyd District), Portland fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 19,393, the streets around Rose Quarter (Lloyd District), Portland 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 Rose Quarter (Lloyd District), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Moda Center
Home of the portland trail blazers. the arena has hosted events at this site since 1995. located at 1 North Center Court Street, Portland, OR 97227.
Transit Routes to Moda Center
TriMet MAX light rail and the Portland Streetcar stop at the Rose Quarter Transit Center beside the arena. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Moda Center — you are moving while the parking lots around Rose Quarter (Lloyd District), Portland are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Moda Center
Uber and Lyft both serve Moda 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 Moda Center before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Moda Center from Rose Quarter (Lloyd District)
Moda Center is located at 1 North Center Court Street, Portland, OR 97227, in the Rose Quarter (Lloyd District) area of Portland. While Moda Center is not in the core downtown area, the Rose Quarter (Lloyd District) 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 Moda Center is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Moda Center
Moda Center holds 19,393 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Moda Center means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Portland Trail Blazers 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 Moda Center
If you took transit to Moda 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 — (TriMet MAX light rail and the Portland Streetcar stop at the Rose Quarter Transit Center beside the arena) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Moda 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.