Getting There · Delta Center · Salt Lake City
Getting to Delta Center — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Delta Center without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Utah Hockey Club and Utah Jazz game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 18,206, the streets around Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City 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 Downtown Salt Lake City, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Delta Center
Shared home of the utah jazz and utah hockey club. the arena has hosted events at this site since 1991. located at 301 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Transit Routes to Delta Center
UTA TRAX Blue and Green lines stop at Arena station on South Temple just north of the venue. The Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City location means multiple transit connections are available within a short walk, giving you backup options if one line is delayed. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Delta Center — you are moving while the parking lots around Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Delta Center
Uber and Lyft both serve Delta 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 Delta Center before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down. Note that Delta Center has no general public on-site parking, which means rideshare is even more popular here than at venues with large lots.
Walking to Delta Center from Downtown Salt Lake City
Delta Center is located at 301 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, in the Downtown Salt Lake City area of Salt Lake City. The central location makes Delta Center walkable from many Salt Lake City hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs. Fans staying in the Downtown Salt Lake City area can often walk to the arena in under 15 minutes, which is frequently faster than driving and parking on event nights. 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 Delta Center is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Delta Center
Delta Center holds 18,206 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Delta Center means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Utah Hockey Club and Utah Jazz 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 Delta Center
If you took transit to Delta 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 — (UTA TRAX Blue and Green lines stop at Arena station on South Temple just north of the venue) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Delta 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.