Downtown Los Angeles will host multiple Olympic venues. Here's how to get to Crypto.com Arena (basketball, hockey) and the LA Convention Center (volleyball, weightlifting) by Metro.
Downtown Los Angeles is home to two major venues for the 2028 Olympics, plus it's a transit hub with multiple Metro rail lines converging on the area. This makes Downtown LA easy to reach from anywhere in the city using public transportation.
The two main venues in Downtown are Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center. Both are within walking distance of each other and accessible by the Metro Red Line and Metro Blue Line.
Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center), located at 1111 South Figueroa Street in Downtown LA, will host:
This is one of the most popular Olympic venues, with potentially high attendance for basketball and hockey events. Plan accordingly with extra travel time on game days.
| Route | Station | Walk Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Line (B Line) | Civic Center/Grand Park | 0.3 miles (5–7 min walk) |
| Red Line (B Line) | Pershing Square | 0.4 miles (7–8 min walk) |
| Blue Line (A Line) | Civic Center/Grand Park | 0.3 miles (5–7 min walk) |
From Civic Center/Grand Park station, exit toward Grand Park and walk south on Grand Avenue. You'll pass Grand Park itself, which may host Olympic events or fan activities. Continue south for about 5 minutes and you'll reach Crypto.com Arena at the corner of Figueroa and Olympic Boulevard.
During major basketball games, expect crowded pedestrian traffic on the streets and sidewalks surrounding the arena. Metro will have additional staff and signage to help manage crowds and direct visitors to the arena entrance.
The Los Angeles Convention Center, located at 1201 South Figueroa Street (just south of Crypto.com Arena), will host:
The LA Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the United States and has modern facilities for hosting Olympic sports.
| Route | Station | Walk Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Line (B Line) | Civic Center/Grand Park | 0.4 miles (8–10 min walk) |
| Blue Line (A Line) | Civic Center/Grand Park | 0.4 miles (8–10 min walk) |
| Green Line | Expo/Vermont | 0.6 miles (10–12 min walk) — less direct |
The route is the same as Crypto.com Arena initially, but you'll continue walking south past the arena. The LA Convention Center is directly along the waterfront area and clearly marked during the Olympics. The walk is flat and pedestrian-friendly.
Multiple Metro lines converge on Downtown LA, giving you flexibility in how you reach the Olympic venues:
The Red Line is a subway that runs from North Hollywood through Hollywood, Downtown LA, and continues south. Key stations for Olympic venues:
From Union Station (LA's main transit hub), the Red Line takes about 5–10 minutes to reach Civic Center/Grand Park, depending on which direction you're coming from.
The Blue Line is a light rail system that runs from Downtown LA south to Long Beach. It also serves Downtown with stops at:
The Blue Line is excellent for visitors coming from Long Beach or South LA.
The Gold Line connects Downtown LA (Union Station) to Pasadena and also has a connection to the Red Line. From Union Station, it's very easy to connect to the Red Line toward the Olympic venues.
During the 2028 Olympics, expect enhanced service on the Red and Blue lines with increased frequency:
Peak Hours (7–10 AM, 4–8 PM): Every 3–5 minutes
Mid-Day (10 AM–4 PM): Every 6–8 minutes
Evening (8 PM–midnight): Every 6–10 minutes
Late Night (midnight–6 AM): Reduced service or special event schedules
LA Metro will publish detailed Olympic service plans closer to the 2028 Games, including express trains and extended hours for major events.
All routes to Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center use the standard LA Metro flat fare:
Single Ride (TAP Card): $1.75
Day Pass: $7.50 (unlimited rides all day)
Weekly Pass: $32
Regardless of which line you take or how many transfers you make, you only pay one fare with a TAP card (up to 2-hour window for transfers).
If you're driving to a Metro station from outside the city, LA Metro offers Park & Ride lots at various stations. Check metro.net/riding/park-and-ride/ for locations and availability near Downtown LA.
Both Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center have modern accessibility features, and all Metro stations serving Downtown are fully ADA-compliant:
For accessibility assistance, contact LA Metro at (323) 922-2000 or visit metro.net/accessibility.
Downtown LA has several hotels near the Olympic venues, all with easy Metro access. From any hotel in Downtown, you can easily reach Crypto.com Arena or LA Convention Center by:
Downtown LA has numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops within walking distance of the Olympic venues. Grand Park, located between the Metro station and Crypto.com Arena, is a gathering space that may host Olympic fan activities and food vendors during the Games.
From Downtown LA, you can easily reach other Olympic venues using the Metro network: