The Hollywood Bowl is an outdoor concert venue at 2301 Highland Ave in Los Angeles, and you can plan an evening trip from Azusa around Metro, shuttles, or on-site parking. The venue recommends taking the Metro B Line to Hollywood/Highland Station and continuing by Bowl shuttle from Ovation Hollywood.
- Address: 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, California 90068.
- Suggested transit: Metro B Line to Hollywood/Highland Station, then the Bowl shuttle from Ovation Hollywood.
- Concert timing: Gates open two hours before the concert; the venue suggests arriving at least 90 minutes before the performance.
- Food and drinks: Food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed, subject to container size limits.
Where the Hollywood Bowl is
The Hollywood Bowl is at 2301 Highland Ave in Los Angeles.
For a trip from Azusa, plan the evening around the concert rather than assuming one fixed route. The Bowl advises using Metro’s Trip Planner or calling 323-466-3876 to check route availability and departure times; its published directions do not give a single route from Azusa.
How do you get from Azusa to the Hollywood Bowl?
To get to the Hollywood Bowl from Azusa, check Metro connections for your concert and consider the Bowl shuttle from a listed lot. The venue recommends the Metro B Line to Hollywood/Highland Station, followed by the shuttle from Ovation Hollywood; the shuttle ride is free with a valid Metro TAP card or GoMetro Round-Trip Pass.
Shuttle locations include Ventura Boulevard, the LA Zoo, Burbank Metrolink, and Ovation Hollywood. Not every location or departure is necessarily available for every concert, so match the plan to the specific event.
A valid Metro TAP card is accepted for free shuttle rides at all shuttle lots. A valid Metrolink ticket is accepted only at the Burbank Metrolink lot, and the transit must have been used within the previous two hours.
If you’re getting to a train station first, how Azusa Downtown Station connects to local trips can help with that part of the journey. Check the route and departure times for your concert before setting out.
Venue entry, parking and shuttle details
Choose your parking or shuttle plan before leaving Azusa because lot availability and ticket options can vary by concert. Bowl Shuttle tickets and Park & Ride tickets have different advance-purchase deadlines and day-of terms.
Bowl Shuttle
Bowl Shuttle tickets cost $12–$12.45, with prices and availability depending on the concert and purchase method. Online tickets can be bought until one hour before a concert; day-of tickets at the lot cost $12 and can be paid for by cash or card.
Shuttle departures from the lots begin 2.5 hours before the concert and continue until concert time. Return buses begin departing about 20 minutes after the concert ends.
Parking is free at most Bowl Shuttle lots. Ovation Hollywood parking has a $20 daily maximum. Check the concert page to confirm which locations and lots are available.
Park & Ride
Park & Ride tickets cost $12.45–$15, with prices and availability depending on the concert and purchase method. Online tickets can be bought until 10 a.m. the day before a concert. Day-of tickets at the lot cost $15, subject to availability, and are cash-only with exact change.
All Park & Ride lots, Bowl Shuttle buses, and Bowl Shuttle lots are wheelchair accessible. For on-site parking, the Bowl has lots A (Blue) and D (Yellow); spaces are limited, parking is stacked, and lots may sell out in advance.
Stacked parking does not allow early exit. Rideshare pickup and drop-off are directed to Lot C (Purple) at 6655 Odin St., Los Angeles.
The venue’s online concert calendar and individual concert pages give concert-specific availability for shuttle locations and departures. Check the official site before you go.
Making an evening visit work
Build in time for the venue’s suggested arrival window and check the event’s rules before packing. Concert gates open two hours before the start, and the Bowl suggests arriving at least 90 minutes before the performance.
You can bring food and non-alcoholic drinks. Containers, picnic baskets, and coolers larger than 15 inches wide, 15 inches high, or 22 inches long are not allowed past the ticket gate. Outside alcohol is permitted at LA Phil-presented events but not at Lease Events; the concert page marks Lease Events with “Special House Rules Apply.”
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FAQs
Is there a direct route from Azusa to the Hollywood Bowl?
The venue does not publish one single route from Azusa. It recommends checking Metro’s Trip Planner or calling 323-466-3876 for route availability and departure times.
Can you use a Metro TAP card for the Bowl shuttle?
Yes. A valid Metro TAP card is accepted for free Bowl Shuttle rides at all shuttle lots. A GoMetro Round-Trip Pass also covers the shuttle ride from Ovation Hollywood.
When do Bowl Shuttle buses start and return?
Departures from shuttle lots begin 2.5 hours before the concert and continue until concert time. Return buses begin departing about 20 minutes after the concert ends.
Can you bring food and drinks into the Hollywood Bowl?
Food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed, but containers, picnic baskets, and coolers above the venue’s size limits are not allowed past the ticket gate. Outside alcohol rules depend on the event type.