LAX to Dodger Stadium

Question

Spending 24 hours in LA in early July and staying at Marriot near LAX arriving at 2:30pm and not renting a car. Have tickets for a 7pm Dodger game. Assuming I can get to the hotel to check in and get ready for the game, then leave hotel around 4:30-5pm, what is my fastest way to get to the game? Uber vs public transit? Price not an object if it means not missing part of the game.

Answer

Given your schedule and the fact that you won’t be renting a car, the fastest and most reliable way to get from the Marriott near LAX to Dodger Stadium for a 7pm game is definitely a rideshare like Uber or Lyft. Los Angeles traffic, especially in early July, can be unpredictable, and public transit, while affordable, is slower and requires multiple transfers which could make you late for the game.

Here’s a breakdown of your options:

Uber/Lyft: Estimated travel time from LAX area to Dodger Stadium is roughly 35–50 minutes without heavy traffic. Leaving around 4:30–5pm should give you plenty of time to account for LA traffic, drop any bags if needed, and arrive early enough for food and seats.
Public transit: This would involve taking a combination of buses and/or Metro lines. A typical route could be taking the LAX FlyAway bus or shuttle to Union Station, then a bus or Metro to Dodger Stadium. Total travel time could easily exceed 1.5–2 hours, with multiple transfers, making it risky if you want to arrive before first pitch.

Additional considerations for Uber/Lyft:

Check surge pricing ahead of time; early booking or scheduling a ride in advance can help.
Consider premium options (UberXL or Uber Black) if you have luggage or want extra comfort.
Traffic can be heavier closer to 5–6pm, so leaving promptly at 4:30pm gives a buffer.

Recommendation: Take a rideshare. It is the fastest, simplest, and least stressful way to ensure you arrive at Dodger Stadium on time, especially with a fixed 7pm start. Public transit is not recommended for this scenario if missing any part of the game is a concern.