Getting There · Chase Center · San Francisco
Getting to Chase Center — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Chase Center without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Golden State Warriors game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Mission Bay, San Francisco fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 18,064, the streets around Mission Bay, San Francisco 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 Mission Bay, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Chase Center
Home of the golden state warriors. the arena has hosted events at this site since 2019. located at 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158.
Transit Routes to Chase Center
The Muni Metro T Third Street line stops at the UCSF/Chase Center station just outside the arena. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Chase Center — you are moving while the parking lots around Mission Bay, San Francisco are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Chase Center
Uber and Lyft both serve Chase 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 Chase Center before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Chase Center from Mission Bay
Chase Center is located at 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158, in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco. While Chase Center is not in the core downtown area, the Mission Bay 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 Chase Center is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Chase Center
Chase Center holds 18,064 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Chase Center means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Golden State Warriors 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 Chase Center
If you took transit to Chase 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 — (The Muni Metro T Third Street line stops at the UCSF/Chase Center station just outside the arena) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Chase 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.