Getting There · Stuart C. Siegel Center · Richmond
Getting to Stuart C. Siegel Center — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Stuart C. Siegel Center without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on VCU Rams game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Virginia Commonwealth University campus, Richmond fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 7,637, the streets around Virginia Commonwealth University campus, Richmond 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 Virginia Commonwealth University campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Stuart C. Siegel Center
Home of the vcu rams, one of the loudest mid-major arenas in the country. the arena has hosted events at this site since 1999. located at 1200 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220.
Transit Routes to Stuart C. Siegel Center
GRTC Pulse bus rapid transit serves Broad Street near the arena in Richmond. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Stuart C. Siegel Center — you are moving while the parking lots around Virginia Commonwealth University campus, Richmond are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Stuart C. Siegel Center
Uber and Lyft both serve Stuart C. Siegel 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 Stuart C. Siegel Center before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Stuart C. Siegel Center from Virginia Commonwealth University campus
Stuart C. Siegel Center is located at 1200 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220, in the Virginia Commonwealth University campus area of Richmond. While Stuart C. Siegel Center is not in the core downtown area, the Virginia Commonwealth 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 Stuart C. Siegel Center is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Stuart C. Siegel Center
Stuart C. Siegel Center holds 7,637 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Stuart C. Siegel Center means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the VCU Rams 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 Stuart C. Siegel Center
If you took transit to Stuart C. Siegel 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 — (GRTC Pulse bus rapid transit serves Broad Street near the arena in Richmond) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Stuart C. Siegel 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.