The first surprise for a lot of West Covina groups headed downtown for a Lakers or Kings game isn't the drive on the 10 — it's the parking garage. Pull a 45-foot charter bus up to Lot W or Lot E under Crypto.com Arena and you'll find an 8'2″ clearance bar bolted over the entrance, and Lot 1 doesn't take oversized vehicles at all, full stop. That's not a rumor or a Yelp complaint — it's printed right on the arena's own interactive parking map.
A party bus or charter bus rental to Crypto.com Arena skips that problem before it starts, because it never tries to squeeze into a garage that was built for sedans in the first place.
TLDR: Crypto.com Arena sits at 1111 S. Figueroa St. in downtown Los Angeles, inside the L.A. LIVE district, roughly 20–23 miles and 30–50 minutes from West Covina depending on the 10 at rush hour. Charter buses, party buses, taxis, and limos load and unload at two curb zones on Chick Hearn Court and Figueroa Street — not in the parking structures, which are too low and too tight for anything bigger than a van. Bus parking is separate, limited, and has to be reserved in advance directly with the arena.
Below is exactly how that works, what a bus to a Lakers or Kings game runs, and how to line up the right vehicle for your group. Fill out the quick form or call 626-901-2470 any time to see options and pricing.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Crypto.com Arena
Charter buses and party buses headed to Crypto.com Arena load and unload passengers at two designated curb zones, not at a private garage entrance. Per the arena's own Getting Here page, taxis, buses, and limousines are directed to a white zone on Chick Hearn Court, eastbound, between L.A. Live Way and Georgia Street, and a second white zone on Figueroa Street, southbound, between 12th Street and Pico Boulevard. Those same two zones double as the arena's rideshare pickup points, according to the arena's general information page, so on a big Lakers night your bus is sharing that curb with a lot of Ubers.
LAPD actively enforces the "No Stopping" signage posted throughout the L.A. LIVE district, so a bus idling on the wrong block of Figueroa or Olympic isn't just inconvenient — it gets ticketed. Staging at the correct white zone, rather than guessing at a curb near the Xbox Plaza entrance, is what keeps a West Covina fan group together on the sidewalk instead of scattered across two city blocks.
Charter Bus Parking at Crypto.com Arena — Why the Garages Turn Buses Away
Every parking structure at Crypto.com Arena has a clearance limit built for cars and SUVs, not coaches. According to the arena's interactive parking map, Lot 1 and the Southwest VIP lot are capped at 7'0″, and Lot W (West Garage), Lot E (East Garage), and Lot C are capped between 6'4″ and 8'2″. A standard 40–56 passenger motorcoach runs closer to 11–12 feet tall, which is exactly why the arena states plainly that its regular parking passes are "not valid for limos, buses, sprinter vans, and oversized vehicles."
Show up with a coach expecting to buy a Lot W pass at the gate and you'll be turned back onto Figueroa Street.
Oversized-vehicle parking exists, but it runs on its own separate system. The arena's Getting Here page says space for buses, limousines, and RVs is "very limited" and recommends that oversized vehicles make arrangements at least 10 days before the event by calling (213) 765-6815 to secure a prepaid parking pass. Lot 1 doesn't accept oversized vehicles at all; the other lots may take one on a space-available, additional-fee basis, first-come, first-served.
For general parking questions, the arena's parking office can also be reached at (213) 742-PARK (7275) or parking@cryptoarena.com.
A charter bus needs its own prepaid parking pass, arranged directly with the arena at least 10 days out — not a Lot W ticket bought at the booth. Skip that call and you're circling the L.A. LIVE district looking for a legal place to hold a 45-foot vehicle during a sellout Lakers game. Handling that reservation alongside your vehicle is part of what a bus rental to Crypto.com Arena is built to solve.
The upside for your group: one bus with a confirmed parking arrangement replaces a caravan of cars each hunting for their own spot in a garage that tops out around 8 feet. Instead of splitting into three or four vehicles and hoping everyone finds each other on the concourse, a 40–56 passenger charter bus or a 15–35 passenger minibus parks once, waits once, and your whole West Covina group walks in from the same curb.
Metro Rail, Rideshare & Driving vs. a Private Bus to Crypto.com Arena
Downtown LA does have real transit options into the L.A. LIVE district, and they're worth knowing even if your group ends up on a bus. Per the arena's own public transportation page, the closest Metro Rail stop is Pico Station on the A and E Lines — one block west on Pico Boulevard, then a couple blocks north on Figueroa Street to reach L.A. LIVE; 7th St/Metro Center (B, D, A, and E Lines) is roughly four blocks away and connects to Union Station and points across the county. Metro Local bus routes 28, 30, 81, and 460, plus the J Line and DASH Route F, also stop near the arena, and full trip planning is available through LA Metro's official site.
That's fine for one or two people willing to navigate a station transfer with a downtown crowd. It falls apart fast for a group of 20, 30, or 50 people trying to travel from West Covina, where the nearest rail connection is a drive and a transfer away in the first place. Here's how the main options stack up for a group headed from the San Gabriel Valley to a Lakers or Kings night:
| Option | Cost shape | Arrives together? | Parking / garage hassle | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter or party bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | None — reserved bus parking, curbside drop | 15–56 |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Per car each way, plus post-game surge near L.A. LIVE | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | None, but the same crowded curb zone as buses | 1–4 per car |
| Metro Rail from West Covina | Fare plus a drive/transfer to a rail line | Only if the whole group makes the same connections | None, but requires a station transfer downtown | Small groups comfortable navigating transit |
| Everyone drives & parks | Individual garage fee per car | No — caravans split up in traffic | Significant — low clearances, no group pass | 1–2 cars |
For a couple of people who don't mind a station transfer, Metro Rail or a single Uber is the cheaper, simpler call — there's no reason to book a bus for two. But once your West Covina group is renting more than a couple of Ubers or splitting into separate cars for a Kings game, the math flips: one bus means one arrival time, one drop-off curb, and nobody circling the block looking for their friend's car after the final buzzer.
What Size Bus Fits Your Group for a Lakers or Kings Game
A Crypto.com Arena party bus rental or charter bus rental only makes sense if the vehicle actually fits your group and your gear. Suite holders and small crews travel differently than a 40-person fan section, so the right pick usually comes down to headcount first.
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Suite holders, small VIP groups | Leather seating, USB charging, privacy windows |
| 20-passenger party bus / 25-passenger party bus | ~20–25 | Bachelorette crews, birthday groups, section groups | LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, wraparound seating |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Corporate suite groups, mid-size fan sections | Reclining seats, strong A/C for downtown heat |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large fan groups, school groups, full-section buyouts | Overhead storage, climate control, onboard restroom |
Browse the full vehicle lineup to compare capacity and amenities side by side. For a rolling pregame atmosphere on the way to a Lakers or Kings night, a 20–25 passenger party bus keeps the group together with LED lighting and a built-in sound system; for a larger section buyout or a school or corporate outing, a full-size charter bus makes more sense once headcount climbs past 35 or 40.
Crypto.com Arena Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices
There's no single sticker price for a Crypto.com Arena bus rental, because the quote is shaped by a handful of clear factors:
- Vehicle size — a 14-passenger Sprinter and a 56-passenger charter bus are priced differently.
- Total hours — pickup in West Covina, wait time downtown during the game, and the ride home all count toward the block of hours.
- Date and event — a Tuesday regular-season game against a non-rival prices differently than a playoff night or a marquee concert.
- Mileage — a pickup in West Covina or Covina runs a shorter total trip than one starting further out in the Inland Empire.
To give you an idea: 14-passenger Sprinter limos typically run $150–$400/hour; 15–25 passenger party buses run $175–$375/hour; 30–40 passenger party buses and minibuses run $250–$450/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or roughly $1,200–$2,400 for a full-day rental. Pricing moves with the date, the vehicle, and demand around the game — but the fast way to see it for your exact trip is a quick form or a call to 626-901-2470, with pricing back in about a minute. The West Covina party bus prices page breaks down more examples if you want a bigger picture before you request a quote.
Remember that the arena's oversized-vehicle parking pass is a separate cost from your bus rental, arranged directly with the arena's parking office at (213) 765-6815. Splitting an all-inclusive bus rate across 25, 40, or 56 people routinely beats the combined cost of individual rideshares or gas and garage fees for a caravan of cars — especially once you factor in that most of those cars can't even fit in the arena's own garages.
Getting from West Covina to Crypto.com Arena — Routes & Traffic
West Covina sits roughly 20–23 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, and the most direct route to Crypto.com Arena runs west on the I-10 (San Bernardino Freeway) before connecting toward the Figueroa Street corridor near L.A. LIVE. Off-peak, that's a 25–35 minute drive. On a weeknight when a Lakers or Kings game tips off during rush hour, the same stretch of the 10 through El Monte, Alhambra, and into downtown regularly stretches past 45 minutes to an hour, and the surface streets around the arena add their own slowdown as thousands of fans converge on the same few blocks at once.
That's exactly the stretch where a private bus earns its keep. Instead of your group navigating an unfamiliar downtown grid of one-way streets around Figueroa, Georgia, and Chick Hearn Court in separate cars, a single bus handles the approach, the curb drop, and the parking reservation, while your group focuses on the game. The same pickup works whether your group is gathering in Covina, Baldwin Park, El Monte, Diamond Bar, or anywhere else across the San Gabriel Valley — see the full service area for coverage near you.
Flying in for a Lakers or Kings Game — Ontario Airport to Crypto.com Arena
For out-of-town guests joining a West Covina group for a game, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the closer regional airport, sitting roughly 40 miles east of Crypto.com Arena — often a more practical landing spot than LAX for anyone staying in the San Gabriel Valley or Inland Empire. Ground transportation providers, including charter buses, operate at ONT under the airport's own permit system, detailed on the official ONT ground transportation page.
Instead of relatives or guests arriving at ONT and each hailing a separate ride into downtown LA, one bus can gather the whole group curbside and run straight to the arena, a hotel, or back to a West Covina meeting point. The Ontario Airport shuttle guide covers the terminal-side pickup details if ONT is part of your trip, and the West Covina airport transportation page covers LAX and Burbank options as well.
Lakers, Kings & Concerts at Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena is a year-round venue, and the calendar is exactly why groups plan bus rentals well ahead of a specific date rather than the week of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers run their NBA regular season from October through April, with the postseason stretching into May and June if the team advances — and playoff games downtown routinely sell out both tickets and the bus supply across the region, so those dates are the ones to lock in earliest. The LA Kings play their NHL home schedule on a similar October-through-spring calendar, with their own playoff push in April and May.
In summer, the WNBA's LA Sparks take over the arena's schedule, and touring concerts fill the gaps between all three team calendars essentially all year.
Rivalry nights, playoff games, and marquee concerts are the dates when downtown parking, curb space, and vehicle availability all get tight at once — which is exactly when booking early instead of the week of the event makes the biggest difference in price and vehicle selection. Check the arena's own events calendar for the current schedule before you lock in a date.
Bag Policy & Other Things to Know Before You Go
Crypto.com Arena's bag policy trips up a lot of first-timers, because it's stricter than what many fans expect from other stadiums. Per the arena's general information page, backpacks, purses, totes, fanny packs, camera bags — and even clear bags — are not allowed inside the venue at all. The only exception is a small clutch or wallet under 5″ x 9″ x 1″, which is still subject to a security check.
Guests who show up with a larger bag can rent a Binbox locker near the Kobe Bryant entrance next to the LA Kings Monument, but that's an extra stop and an extra fee most groups don't plan for.
A few other details worth knowing before your group heads downtown:
- Water bottles: one unopened plastic water bottle, one liter or smaller, is allowed per person.
- Arrive early on big nights: Lot W's Gate B opens 3.5 hours before event time on nights with heavy demand, which is a useful benchmark for when downtown traffic and curb space start getting tight around the arena.
- Address for navigation: Crypto.com Arena is at 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015, inside the L.A. LIVE district alongside the Microsoft Theater and Xbox Plaza.
Who Rents a Bus to Crypto.com Arena from West Covina
The same door-to-door pickup works for Crypto.com Arena no matter what's bringing your group downtown:
- Fan groups. Large-scale travel to a Lakers or Kings game where the group arrives together instead of splitting across rideshares. See the West Covina sporting event transportation page.
- Corporate and suite groups. Move clients or staff from a West Covina office to a suite downtown without anyone worrying about a garage clearance or a parking pass. See West Covina corporate event transportation.
- Concert groups. A touring show at Crypto.com Arena on a weeknight is an easy add-on when a single bus handles pickup, drop, and the ride home. See West Covina concert transportation.
- Birthday and celebration groups. A game night that doubles as a milestone celebration, with the group riding together from the first stop. See West Covina birthday party bus rentals.
- Bachelor and bachelorette groups. A Lakers or Kings game followed by a stop in L.A. LIVE's restaurant and nightlife strip is an easy pairing for a group that wants to stay together all night. See West Covina bachelor and bachelorette transportation.
Headed downtown for a broader trip than just the game? The West Covina group transportation services page covers multi-stop itineraries, and the private event transportation page covers custom outings that don't fit a single category.
Booking a Bus to Crypto.com Arena
Lining up a bus for a Lakers or Kings night out of West Covina comes down to a few quick steps:
- Request a quote with your group size, pickup location, the event date, and how much time you want before puck drop or tip-off.
- Line up the right vehicle for your headcount, from a Sprinter van for a suite group to a full-size charter bus for a section buyout.
- Set your pickup window for after the game so the bus is staged nearby and ready when your group walks out, instead of standing on Figueroa Street trying to flag a surge-priced ride.
Nearby San Gabriel Valley groups can start from the same page — check the Pomona party bus rental, Arcadia party bus rental, or Whittier party bus rental pages if your group is gathering from one of those cities instead. Also planning a trip to Toyota Arena in Ontario, a Dodgers game, or a SoFi Stadium show on the same visit? The Dodger Stadium guide and SoFi Stadium guide cover their own drop-offs and parking rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do charter buses and party buses drop off at Crypto.com Arena?
Buses, taxis, and limousines load and unload at two curb zones: a white zone on Chick Hearn Court eastbound between L.A. Live Way and Georgia Street, and a white zone on Figueroa Street southbound between 12th Street and Pico Boulevard. Those same zones also handle rideshare pickup, so expect company on a busy night. LAPD enforces "No Stopping" signs elsewhere in the L.A. LIVE district.
Can a charter bus park at Crypto.com Arena?
Not in the standard garages. Lot W, Lot E, and Lot C have clearance limits between 6'4″ and 8'2″, and Lot 1 doesn't accept oversized vehicles at all. Buses need a separate, prepaid parking pass reserved directly with the arena's parking office at least 10 days before the event by calling (213) 765-6815; other lots may accept a bus on a space-available, additional-fee basis.
Does the LA Clippers play at Crypto.com Arena?
No — the Clippers moved to Intuit Dome in Inglewood starting with the 2024-25 season. Crypto.com Arena is currently home to the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), the LA Kings (NHL), and the LA Sparks (WNBA), along with a year-round concert schedule.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to Crypto.com Arena from West Covina?
Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours, the date, and mileage from your pickup point. To give you an idea: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $150–$400/hour, 15–25 passenger party buses run $175–$375/hour, and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or roughly $1,200–$2,400 for a full day. The fastest way to see real pricing for your date is a quick form or a call to 626-901-2470.
How far is Crypto.com Arena from West Covina?
About 20–23 miles, primarily along the I-10. Off-peak that's roughly 25–35 minutes; on a game night with rush-hour traffic and downtown congestion around the arena, plan on 45 minutes to an hour or more.
What's the bag policy at Crypto.com Arena?
Backpacks, purses, totes, fanny packs, camera bags, and even clear bags are not allowed inside. Only a small clutch or wallet under 5″ x 9″ x 1″ is permitted, subject to a security check. A Binbox locker rental is available near the Kobe Bryant entrance for guests who need to store a larger bag.
One unopened water bottle, one liter or smaller, is allowed per person.
Is there a Metro stop near Crypto.com Arena?
Yes. Pico Station on the A and E Lines is about a one-block walk away, and 7th St/Metro Center (B, D, A, and E Lines) is roughly four blocks away. Metro bus routes 28, 30, 81, and 460, plus the J Line and DASH Route F, also serve the area.
That works for a couple of people, but it's a hard way to keep a larger group together, which is where a single bus pickup makes more sense.
Can I fly into Ontario Airport for a Lakers or Kings game?
Yes — Ontario International Airport (ONT) sits about 40 miles east of Crypto.com Arena and is often a more convenient landing point than LAX for guests staying in the San Gabriel Valley or Inland Empire. A single bus pickup at baggage claim keeps a flying-in group together instead of splitting into separate rideshares for the drive into downtown LA.
Book Your Crypto.com Arena Bus Today
The right bus for a Lakers game, a Kings game, or a downtown LA concert is one quick form or one call away. Whether your West Covina group needs a Sprinter van for a suite night or a full-size charter bus for a section buyout, Westcovinapartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare vehicles and pricing from providers serving the San Gabriel Valley — no account required, no obligation, and a bus that drops your group at the right curb instead of a garage that can't fit it. Call 626-901-2470 or use the online form any time to get your quote.
