How hard is it to park at the Staples Center?

discothequeLP · 10-25-2005, 08:45 PM

on teusday night, i'll be driving to the Staples Center from downtown, but i won't be able to leave until 8:00 or 8:30

. does anyone know how long it takes to park at Staples? should I buy a parking pass in advance from Ticketmaster or can i just roll right in and pay?

bono_man2002 · 10-25-2005, 08:47 PM

I was in the Hotel across the road, and it looked pretty Choas on the first leg.
But thats no great help to you.

BAW · 10-25-2005, 09:33 PM

We've never parked in the Staples lot...we always park at a public lot on northeast corner of 11th and Figueroa...it's $20 and probably a 1 to 2 minute walk to Staples. We've never had a problem there and its easy in and easy out.

Lila64 · 10-25-2005, 10:29 PM

all the lots around Staples are pretty much $20. To park in Lot 3 - you need to have a Parking Pass, which you can buy in advance (I think)

martha · 10-25-2005, 11:12 PM

It's a pain in the ass. That's one of the many reasons I didn't want to go to Staples. Of course, I gave in.

I'm planning on parking far away and walking. I doubt I'll make it there much before 8, but I may get lucky.

tsweeney · 10-26-2005, 12:09 PM

There are a few parking lots only minutes away from Staples Center on Figueroa that cost only $10. I've never parked in the actual venue lot.

oktobergirl · 10-26-2005, 10:35 PM

Coming that late, you might find it hard to find a close spot.

Although, I've been to Staples many times and have never had a problem finding a place to park in a lot. And yeah, all the ones around the arena are 20 bucks. It's pretty easy to get out afterwards, too. Unlike the Pond parking lot in OC which takes like, an hour..

discothequeLP · 10-26-2005, 10:53 PM

good news guys, i'll be able to leave early, so i can get there at around 800. i guess it won't be so bad then but i still dont want to pay $20

samneko · 10-26-2005, 11:07 PM

I didn't have any trouble parking, but I got there at 5. I was able to park near an exit, so after the show I got out fast. Then I got stuck in traffic on the way to the freeway.
Since you're getting there late, it might be easier (and cheaper) to park in a public lot.
Since it sounds like you'll be driving a short distance, is public transportation an option? That would save a LOT of $.

Lila64 · 10-27-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by oktobergirl
Coming that late, you might find it hard to find a close spot.

Although, I've been to Staples many times and have never had a problem finding a place to park in a lot. And yeah, all the ones around the arena are 20 bucks. It's pretty easy to get out afterwards, too. Unlike the Pond parking lot in OC which takes like, an hour..

That place (Anaheim) is HELL! I was only there for the U2 shows (both tours) and there is not even a sign in the parking lot so that if you have no idea wher you are, you can't find where you parked! And one of those times - when I finally GOT to a freeway, part of it was totally closed for construction. Good planning - close it off on a night when 17,000-20,000 people are in the area attending a show

They routed us off the freeway thru Buena Park or something - 12:00am in a strange part of town. And I still had at least an hour+ drive to get home from there

oktobergirl · 10-28-2005, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by Lila64

That place (Anaheim) is HELL! I was only there for the U2 shows (both tours) and there is not even a sign in the parking lot so that if you have no idea wher you are, you can't find where you parked! And one of those times - when I finally GOT to a freeway, part of it was totally closed for construction. Good planning - close it off on a night when 17,000-20,000 people are in the area attending a show They routed us off the freeway thru Buena Park or something - 12:00am in a strange part of town. And I still had at least an hour+ drive to get home from there

the same thing happened to me on the last tour. part of the 5 was closed down and i didn't get home until after 1am. I have no love for the Anaheim Pond. Give me Staples anyday.

bonoed · 10-28-2005, 05:51 PM

all the concerts I have gone to, including Staples, I have just bought the VIP parking thing, because to not have the hassle of going in and out is worth an extra $10 to me. It really does make a difference, even at Staples. If they're still available, buying that is worth it. Although tmonster charges you their stupid fees just to buy that as well.

10-25-2005, 08:45 PM	#1
discothequeLP Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 8,095 Local Time: 09:53 AM	How hard is it to park at the Staples Center? on teusday night, i'll be driving to the Staples Center from downtown, but i won't be able to leave until 8:00 or 8:30 . does anyone know how long it takes to park at Staples? should I buy a parking pass in advance from Ticketmaster or can i just roll right in and pay? __________________

10-25-2005, 08:47 PM	#2
bono_man2002 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the wrong band Posts: 28,506 Local Time: 03:53 AM	I was in the Hotel across the road, and it looked pretty Choas on the first leg. But thats no great help to you. __________________

10-28-2005, 05:51 PM	#12
bonoed War Child Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 523 Local Time: 08:53 AM	all the concerts I have gone to, including Staples, I have just bought the VIP parking thing, because to not have the hassle of going in and out is worth an extra $10 to me. It really does make a difference, even at Staples. If they're still available, buying that is worth it. Although tmonster charges you their stupid fees just to buy that as well. __________________

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10-25-2005, 09:33 PM	#3
BAW The Flower Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The OC....!!!! Posts: 11,095 Local Time: 09:53 AM	We've never parked in the Staples lot...we always park at a public lot on northeast corner of 11th and Figueroa...it's $20 and probably a 1 to 2 minute walk to Staples. We've never had a problem there and its easy in and easy out.

10-25-2005, 10:29 PM	#4
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 09:53 AM	all the lots around Staples are pretty much $20. To park in Lot 3 - you need to have a Parking Pass, which you can buy in advance (I think)

10-25-2005, 11:12 PM	#5
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,556 Local Time: 09:53 AM	It's a pain in the ass. That's one of the many reasons I didn't want to go to Staples. Of course, I gave in. I'm planning on parking far away and walking. I doubt I'll make it there much before 8, but I may get lucky.

10-26-2005, 12:09 PM	#6
tsweeney War Child Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York Posts: 729 Local Time: 12:53 PM	There are a few parking lots only minutes away from Staples Center on Figueroa that cost only $10. I've never parked in the actual venue lot.

10-26-2005, 10:35 PM	#7
oktobergirl Refugee Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the middle Posts: 1,874 Local Time: 08:53 AM	Coming that late, you might find it hard to find a close spot. Although, I've been to Staples many times and have never had a problem finding a place to park in a lot. And yeah, all the ones around the arena are 20 bucks. It's pretty easy to get out afterwards, too. Unlike the Pond parking lot in OC which takes like, an hour..

10-26-2005, 10:53 PM	#8
discothequeLP Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 8,095 Local Time: 09:53 AM	good news guys, i'll be able to leave early, so i can get there at around 800. i guess it won't be so bad then but i still dont want to pay $20

10-26-2005, 11:07 PM	#9
samneko The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 42 Local Time: 09:53 AM	I didn't have any trouble parking, but I got there at 5. I was able to park near an exit, so after the show I got out fast. Then I got stuck in traffic on the way to the freeway. Since you're getting there late, it might be easier (and cheaper) to park in a public lot. Since it sounds like you'll be driving a short distance, is public transportation an option? That would save a LOT of $.