BMO Stadium packs 22,000 people into one of the steepest, tightest bowls in Major League Soccer, then empties them all onto the same handful of streets inside Exposition Park at the exact same minute. If you have ever tried to walk a group of ten out of that crowd after an LAFC match while also hunting for whoever parked the car three lots over, you already understand the problem a BMO Stadium party bus or charter bus rental is built to solve.
The stadium sits shoulder to shoulder with the Coliseum, the California Science Center, and USC's campus, which means there is no sprawling stadium parking sea to fall back on — just a fixed set of structures and lots, a posted bus-only entrance, and one loading zone the venue actually wants buses using. Get those three details right and a match night with a big group gets a lot easier. Below is exactly how that works, using BMO Stadium's own published transportation guidance, plus what it costs, which vehicle fits your group, and how fast you can get pricing for your date.
TLDR: Charter buses and party buses load and unload at the Exposition Park Drive entrance by the California Science Center IMAX Theater, with bus parking assigned to the Green Lot off the 39th & Figueroa gate — both must be arranged before match day since bus and oversized-vehicle parking at Exposition Park is limited and sold at a separate rate from car parking. A quick form or a call to 562-635-5740 gets your group vehicle and pricing options for a BMO Stadium trip in about a minute.
Why Rent a Bus to BMO Stadium?
A BMO Stadium party bus rental solves the two things that make match night stressful for a group: nobody wants to be the one still circling for parking when kickoff hits, and nobody wants to be the one waiting an extra 20 minutes on the sidewalk after the final whistle while a rideshare tries to find a legal place to stop near Exposition Park. One bus removes both problems at once.
Instead of splitting your group across three or four rideshares that all get dropped at different corners of Figueroa Street, a single charter bus or party bus gathers everyone at one pickup point in Downey, rolls straight down to the stadium's own bus zone, and is waiting again the moment your group is ready to leave. That is the whole trade: one vehicle, one arrival, one predictable pickup after the match — instead of a group scattered across Exposition Park trying to find each other in the dark.
It also fits more than just game day. Corporate groups heading to a suite for an LAFC match can move a full client list in one vehicle instead of expensing a dozen rideshares — see the Downey corporate event transportation page for that setup. A milestone birthday or bachelor party built around a match night works the same way through Downey private event transportation, with the ride itself part of the celebration instead of an afterthought.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at BMO Stadium
The stadium's own Getting Here page designates a specific loading and unloading area for groups arriving by bus: Exposition Park Drive at the IMAX Theater entrance, in front of the California Science Center. That is the address your group actually walks in from — 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037 — and it is the one spot on the whole property where a bus is meant to stop and let passengers off.
That detail matters because Exposition Park is not built like a suburban stadium with a wraparound curb. The park is shared by BMO Stadium, the Coliseum, the Science Center, and the Natural History Museum, all facing onto the same internal roads, so a bus that pulls up anywhere else is guessing. Buses reach the IMAX drop point by entering through the 39th Street & Figueroa Street gate and following Exposition Park Drive in, which keeps the vehicle on the roads the venue actually expects buses to use.
Loading areas are for dropping off and picking up only — the venue does not allow buses to sit and wait at the IMAX curb during the match, which is exactly why bus parking is handled separately, a few hundred feet away in a dedicated lot.
Bus Parking at BMO Stadium: The Green Lot and the 39th & Figueroa Entrance
Once your group is dropped at the IMAX entrance, the bus itself moves on to the Green Lot, the designated bus-parking area inside Exposition Park, entering through that same 39th & Figueroa gate. Exposition Park's roughly 4,800 spaces are split across several structures and surface lots — the Blue Structure, Orange Structure, Pink Lot, Yellow Lot, and Green Lot — and the Green Lot is the one built to handle a full-size coach.
Here is the detail most groups don't budget for: bus, RV, and oversized-vehicle parking at Exposition Park is priced separately from standard car parking and is genuinely limited. Per the official Exposition Park parking page, oversized vehicles are charged a special-event rate, calculated by how many standard spaces the vehicle takes up rather than a flat car rate — and that space must be secured in advance rather than found on arrival. A group that shows up planning to find bus parking at the gate on a sellout night is taking a real risk.
Charter buses and party buses drop your group at the IMAX entrance on Exposition Park Drive, then park separately in the Green Lot off 39th & Figueroa. Both pieces — the drop point and the bus-parking space — are arranged ahead of your match date, not discovered when you pull up to a gate that's already full.
Standard tall vans, oversized SUVs, RVs, and buses also cannot fit inside the parking structures at all because of height clearance, which is another reason a coach has one correct lot instead of several options. A single bus handling this correctly means your whole group's parking is one line item, arranged once, instead of a dozen separate cars each hunting for a spot in the Blue or Orange structure.
BMO Stadium Transportation: Every Option Compared
Exposition Park has real transit options, and for a couple of people, one of them is probably the smarter call. For a real group, the math changes fast. Here's an honest look at how the main ways to reach BMO Stadium stack up.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Door-to-door | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus / party bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Best — IMAX entrance, Exposition Park Drive | 14–56 |
| Metro E Line (Expo Park/USC Station) | $1.75 one-way, $3.50 round trip per rider | Only if everyone boards together | Good — about a 10-minute walk in | Small groups comfortable on transit |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car each way, plus post-match surge | No — multiple cars, multiple drop points | Fair — designated zone near Figueroa & MLK | 1–4 per car |
| Driving & parking yourself | $20–$42+ per vehicle, per the Exposition Park rate schedule | No — separate cars, separate lots | Varies by lot and structure | 1–2 cars |
For one or two riders, the Metro E Line to Expo Park/USC Station is genuinely the easiest way in — it's a short walk from the platform, and LAFC's own transportation page tells fans to consider parking at a Metro stop farther out and riding the train in to skip the Figueroa Street crush entirely. But the moment a group grows past a couple of cars, that advice stops scaling: separate cars mean separate parking searches, separate arrival times, and a much harder time finding each other in a packed lot after the match. That's the group this guide is written for.
What Size Bus Fits Your Group for a BMO Stadium Match?
Match-night groups headed to BMO Stadium range from a six-person suite crew to a 50-person supporters' section outing, so the right vehicle really does come down to headcount. Here's how the vehicle lineup breaks down for an Exposition Park trip.
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter Van Rental with Driver | Up to ~14 | Suite holders, small friend groups | Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows |
| 25-passenger party bus | ~20–25 | Supporters' groups wanting the pregame energy started early | Built-in bar area, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Corporate suites, mid-size supporters' clubs | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats |
| 40-passenger party bus / 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Full supporters' sections, corporate outings, watch parties on wheels | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms |
Bigger groups headed to BMO Stadium routinely lean toward the 40–56 passenger coach specifically because of the parking math above — one vehicle in the Green Lot beats a dozen cars each competing for the same limited structure space. ADA-accessible vehicles are also available; just note it in your quote request ahead of your match date.
BMO Stadium Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices
There's no single sticker price for a BMO Stadium trip, because the quote is shaped by a few clear factors:
- Vehicle size — a 56-passenger coach and a 14-passenger Sprinter limo price differently.
- Total hours — how long the vehicle is dedicated to your group, including any time waiting in the Green Lot.
- Match date and opponent — a marquee date like the LAFC–Galaxy rivalry match or a Leagues Cup night prices differently than a midweek regular-season game.
- Pickup location and mileage — a Downey pickup is a shorter run than one starting farther out in the region.
To give you an idea: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $160–$450/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $100–$250/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $180–$400/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $300–$520/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The real number moves with your date, vehicle, and hours needed — fill out the quick form or call 562-635-5740 and you could have pricing for your BMO Stadium trip in about a minute.
For a sense of how that plays out: a 30-person group booking a 6-hour block — pickup in Downey, drop at the IMAX entrance about 90 minutes before kickoff, and a post-match pickup after the crowd clears — splits down to a manageable per-person number once the group shares one flat rate instead of everyone covering their own $42 oversized-vehicle parking fee or a surge-priced ride home. See the Downey party bus prices page for the fuller rundown.
Getting to BMO Stadium from Downey and Nearby Cities
BMO Stadium sits about 14 miles northwest of Downey, and the drive in typically runs 20 to 35 minutes off-peak via I-710 to I-105 to I-110, or I-5 to I-10, depending on where in Downey your group starts. Those times stretch on match nights, since Figueroa Street and the streets surrounding Exposition Park narrow down to the same few gates everyone else in the crowd is also using.
| From… | Approx. distance | Typical drive time (off-peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Downey | ~14 miles | 20–35 minutes |
| Bellflower | ~15 miles | 25–35 minutes |
| Norwalk | ~17 miles | 25–40 minutes |
| Whittier | ~16 miles | 25–40 minutes |
| Pico Rivera | ~15 miles | 25–35 minutes |
| Paramount | ~13 miles | 20–30 minutes |
| South Gate | ~11 miles | 20–30 minutes |
Groups starting anywhere in the southeast Los Angeles County corridor — whether that's Downey, Huntington Park, Lynwood, or Montebello — deal with the same bottleneck once they hit the I-110 near USC. LAFC's own transportation guidance recommends arriving about two hours before kickoff for exactly this reason, and that buffer matters even more for a group riding together, since the vehicle needs time to reach the Green Lot and get your group to the IMAX entrance before the gates get busy.
LAX to BMO Stadium for Fly-In Groups
Groups flying in for a Leagues Cup match or a concert weekend have it easier than most stadium trips — Los Angeles International Airport sits only about 10 miles from Exposition Park, roughly 20 to 30 minutes by road depending on traffic on the 105 and 110. Instead of splitting a group across several rideshares straight off the jet bridge, one bus gathers everyone at baggage claim and runs straight to the stadium or your hotel.
The LAX airport shuttle guide covers terminal-by-terminal pickup logistics in more depth, and the Downey airport transportation page covers the reverse trip for groups based locally who are flying out after the match. Either way, one quote request can cover the airport leg and the stadium leg together, so your group only has to coordinate one pickup time instead of two.
What's Happening at BMO Stadium in 2026
BMO Stadium runs on a packed calendar between two pro soccer tenants and a growing concert schedule, and knowing what's on the calendar helps with timing your request.
- LAFC's 2026 MLS regular season runs a 34-game home-and-away schedule from spring through fall, including the LAFC–LA Galaxy rivalry match and Leagues Cup group-stage matches hosted at BMO Stadium in August — among the busiest dates on the calendar for group requests.
- Angel City FC's 2026 NWSL season opens at BMO Stadium on March 15 against Chicago Stars FC and runs through the fall, including the SoCal “Rivalry Night” against San Diego Wave FC on May 9 and the regular-season home closer in late October.
- Concerts, including Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte, Carin León, and a two-night Iron Maiden stand, are on the official BMO Stadium events calendar for late summer and early fall 2026 — concert capacity runs slightly higher than a soccer match, which pushes both the Green Lot and Metro E Line closer to capacity.
Whichever date brings your group together, the logic is the same: on the biggest nights — a rivalry match, a Leagues Cup date, a sellout concert — the right-size vehicle and the Green Lot bus space both go first. Call 562-635-5740 or fill out the quick form as soon as your date is set.
Leaving BMO Stadium After the Match
Getting out is the part most first-time visitors underestimate. With 22,000 fans exiting through the same handful of Exposition Park gates at once, the walk back to a rideshare pickup or a parking structure takes far longer than the walk in, and rideshare pricing near the venue tends to climb right along with demand in that first half hour after the final whistle.
A bus sidesteps most of that. Because the vehicle is reserved for a block of hours rather than a single trip, it can hold in the Green Lot during the match and be back at the Exposition Park Drive entrance for an agreed pickup window, so your group has one clear meeting point instead of trying to regroup by text message in a crowd of thousands. Set that pickup time before the match starts, and the bus is simply there when your group walks out.
Tips for Visiting BMO Stadium
A few details from the venue's own published policies that make a real difference for a group:
- Follow the clear bag policy. Per BMO Stadium's official clear bag policy, bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″, or a one-gallon clear ziplock, plus a small non-clear clutch no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″. Backpacks and non-clear bags of any other size are turned away at the gate, so tell your group before you leave Downey, not after you arrive.
- Reserve bus parking ahead of time. Oversized-vehicle parking in the Green Lot is limited and priced separately from car parking, and it needs to be arranged before match day rather than found at the gate.
- Arrive with real buffer. LAFC's own transportation guidance recommends being in the area about two hours before kickoff; for a bus group, that buffer covers both the drive in from Downey and the walk from the Green Lot to your seats.
- Flag accessibility needs when you book. Per BMO Stadium's accessibility page, the venue provides wheelchair escorts, assisted listening devices, and sensory kits on request, and asks for at least two weeks' notice for interpretation services — worth noting in your quote request the same way you'd flag an ADA-accessible vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly does a charter bus or party bus drop off at BMO Stadium?
Buses load and unload at the Exposition Park Drive entrance by the California Science Center IMAX Theater (700 Exposition Park Drive), reached by entering through the 39th Street & Figueroa Street gate. That is the venue's own published drop-off point for group vehicles, not a general parking lot or a rideshare corner.
Where do buses park during a BMO Stadium match?
Buses park in the Green Lot, a designated area inside Exposition Park entered through the same 39th & Figueroa gate used for drop-off. Bus and oversized-vehicle parking is limited and priced separately from standard car parking, and per the official Exposition Park parking page, it needs to be arranged in advance rather than found on arrival.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to BMO Stadium?
Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours, your pickup location, and the date. To give you an idea: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $160–$450/hour, 15–20 passenger party buses run $100–$250/hour, 20–30 passenger party buses run $180–$400/hour, 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $300–$520/hour, and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Call 562-635-5740 or use the quick form for pricing on your specific date.
Can I take public transit to BMO Stadium instead?
Yes — the Metro E Line stops at Expo Park/USC Station, about a 10-minute walk from the venue, and fares run $1.75 one-way or $3.50 round trip. It's a solid option for one or two people, but it does not keep a larger group together the way one bus does, since everyone needs to board and exit as one unit for it to work.
How far is BMO Stadium from Downey?
About 14 miles, typically a 20 to 35 minute drive off-peak via I-710 to I-105 to I-110, or I-5 to I-10. Match-day traffic around Exposition Park regularly pushes that time longer, which is part of why arriving with a real buffer matters.
What's the closest airport to BMO Stadium?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is closest, about 10 miles away and roughly 20 to 30 minutes by road. One bus can collect a group at baggage claim and run straight to the stadium or a hotel instead of splitting everyone across separate rideshares.
What's the bag policy at BMO Stadium?
Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″, or a one-gallon clear ziplock bag, plus a small non-clear clutch no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″. Anything larger or non-clear is not allowed past the gate.
How early should our bus arrive for an LAFC or Angel City FC match?
LAFC's own transportation guidance recommends being in the Exposition Park area about two hours before kickoff. For a bus group, that window needs to cover the drive from your pickup point, the time to reach the Green Lot, and the walk to the IMAX entrance before the crowd around the gates builds up.
Is ADA-accessible transportation available for a BMO Stadium trip?
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles can be requested; just note it in your quote request ahead of your date. At the stadium itself, BMO Stadium's accessibility team offers wheelchair escorts, assisted listening devices, and sensory kits, and asks for at least two weeks' notice for interpretation services, so flagging any accommodation early helps on both ends.
Get Your BMO Stadium Party Bus & Charter Bus Quote Today
Whether it's a supporters' section headed to an LAFC rivalry match, a suite group for a Leagues Cup night, an Angel City FC outing, or a concert at BMO Stadium, one quick form or a call to 562-635-5740 lines up vehicle options and pricing for your group in about a minute — no account needed, no obligation. Also planning a trip to a Dodgers game, a Lakers or Clippers night at Crypto.com Arena, or a Rams or Chargers Sunday at SoFi Stadium? Those guides cover their own drop-offs, and the same Downey group transportation network covers all of them.
