Honda Center parking can be hectic, no doubt about it. You’ve got fans and concert-goers weaving in and out of the parking lot, each as excited as the next. We can sympathize with this, which is why we made this helpful guide for Honda Center parking that also includes other forms of public transportation should you want to forego Honda Center parking altogether. Whatever your plan is to get to the Honda Center, don’t letting the “getting there” get to you!
Honda Center Parking – At the Venue
Don’t fight over parking because there’s a better way. ParkMobile, the app that the Honda Center has partnered with, allows for you reserve a spot well in advance, saving you from all the dread.
If you don’t book a ticket well in advance, you’ll be purchasing a general parking pass, which means that you’ll be parking in any lot besides 1 and 2. While it holds true that the closest lots will fill up first, such as lots 3 & 5, the other lots are a relatively short distance to the venue and have designated walking routes.
Honda Center Parking – Near the Venue
The worst thing about Honda Center parking is that it can be costly in addition to the multitudes of people all frantically trying to park. While parking near Honda Center is somewhat scarce, it can be found. Here’s what we found within walking distance:
- JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery – 2610 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806 (Reserve Thru ParkMobile)
- ARTIC Lot A – 2626 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806
- Douglass Corp Center – 1725 S Douglass, Anaheim, CA, 92806 (Reserve Thru ParkMobile)
- Stadium Crossing Parking – 2105 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
- Phoenix Club – 1340 S Sanderson Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 (Reserve Thru ParkMobile)
Rideshare/Taxi
Want to skip out on some of the craziness that goes along with Honda Center parking? Try booking a rideshare or taking a taxi. The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) is a convenient yet out-of-the-way drop-off and pick-up point for many visitors to the stadium. It’s then an easy walk down the sidewalk until you reach the Honda Center.
Bicycle Parking
Planning on peddling down to the Honda Center? It’s easy, with a dedicated bike rack located at the northwest corner of the Honda Center. It’s open two hours prior to any event and for 30 minutes after events. Just be sure to bring a locking mechanism, and you’re all set!
Public Transportation to the Honda Center (Rail + Bus)
Honda Center parking out of the picture? No worries. Public Transportation to the Honda Center is a breeze, whether you’re arriving by rail or bus. Both forms of transit meet at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center or (ARTIC)—as pictured above. Even better: it’s right across the street from the Honda Center, along a designated walkway that takes you right to the front. So forget the stress that goes along with Honda Center parking because you’ll be arriving with a cool head.
Rail
AMTRAK
Coming from a ways away? AMTRAK’S Pacific Surfliner runs from San Luis Obispo all the way down to San Diego with a stop in Anaheim between. This rail route, then, is the best option for visitors who might be coming down to Anaheim from along California. To help plan your trip, visit AMTRAK app, which makes planning your trip that much easier.
Metrolink
Referred to as a “commuter rail system,” Metrolink is a fantastic mode of travel for commuters from nearby counties. They’re affordable, in other words, and, more importantly, have a helpful Metrolink app to help you plan ahead if you’re coming or going from any of the following counties:
- Los Angeles
- San Bernardino
- Orange County
- Riverside
- Ventura
Bus
OCTA – Orange County Transportation Authority
Zig-zagging all over Orange County, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a frequent mode of transit for many local residents and has many routes that will take visitors to the Honda Center. Being a city-funded service, they’ve also got a great planning service on the OCTA website that will take the legwork out of planning your trip.
Anaheim Resort Transportation
The Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) is a transportation system that has been set up around the Anaheim Resort district to connect visitors to various resorts and venues around the area. If you’re planning on staying in the area—and want to visit other nearby resorts and attractions—then this could be worthwhile to you, as they have weekly rates for transportation over at the ART website.
Megabus.com
Easy and, at times, incredibly, affordable, Megabus offers routes to almost every major U.S. city. They also operate day and night routes, so So if you’re coming from a relatively populous city, check out their fares, as they have some as low as $1 a piece.
Greyhound
While you’ve probably heard of Greyhound, you might not know just how affordable and reliable their services are. They span the U.S. with routes that zigzag in all directions. Check out the Greyhound trip-planner well in advance.
FlixBus
A relatively new bussing service, FlixBus has come to the U.S. from abroad and operates heavily throughout the southwest. Boasting an easy and stylish way to travel, they come equipped with affordable fares, free WiFi, and power outlets. Start planning your trip using the FlixBus planner.
Conclusion
Don’t let Honda Center parking be a hassle. If you’ve followed this guide and, especially if you have planned ahead, then you should arrive at the Honda Center with a cool and level head. In this article we recommended quite a few options for visitors who may be traveling by car, taxi, rideshare, train, bus, or bike, but the important thing is that no matter how you get to the Honda Center, you’ll be in an infinitely better position should you plan out your journey well ahead of time.