Rose Bowl Game Hotel

The Rose Bowl Game 2025

 

The 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Game is scheduled to be played on January 1, 2025, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The game will feature two of the country's top 12 teams. 

Many visitors staying at The Hills Inn Eagle Rock will attend the Rose Parade and/or the Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2025. For this reason, we prepared this Rose Bowl Game Quick Guide to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible and to assist you in preparing for the big game.

Event Details:

The Rose Bowl Game starts at 2:00 p.m.

 

How far is the Rose Bowl Stadium from this hotel (The Hills Inn Eagle Rock)?

4.1 mi. via Colorado Blvd. 

Is Public Transportation available from the hotel to the Rose Bowl Stadium?

 

Yes, there is. The LA Metro Bus # 180. Guests will walk approx. 1.2 miles from the bus stop to the Rose Bowl Stadium. 

The fare is $1.75 USD per person and $3.50 for 2 people. Please have exact cash fare only.

 

How far is the LA Metro Bus # 180 from the hotel? 

 

It is 1 block away walking distance right before the intersection of Colorado Blvd./Eagle Rock. Blvd. 

  • Turn Right as you get out from The Hills Inn Eagle Rock hotel. 

  • Walk 1 block to the bus stop.

 

Explain the STEPS for taking the LA Metro Bus # 180 to the Rose Bowl Game on January 1st, 2025.

 

  • Walk toward the Intersection of Colorado Blvd / Eagle Rock Blvd. 

  • Take the LA Metro Bus # 180 heading toward Pasadena City College (Estimated travel time is about 10 minutes)

  • Inform the Bus Driver that you will get off at the Corner of Colorado Blvd. and San Rafael Ave. right before the Bus takes the detour. 

  • Walk to the Rose Bowl Stadium (1.2 mi.)

    1. Head northeast on W Colorado Blvd toward N Linda Vista Ave. (354 ft.)

    2. Take a slight Right onto N Linda Vista Ave (0.7 mi.)

    3. Turn right onto Seco St (0.3 mi.)

    4. Turn Left (36ft.)

    5. Arrive at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

 

Is there a Shuttle to the Rose Bowl Game? 

 

Yes, there is a Free Shuttle to the Rose Bowl Game. This Shuttle is provided by the City of Pasadena, not by this hotel. Guests intending to use the Free Game Shuttle must first take the Metro Bus # 180 to Pasadena, and get off near the Parsons Building. Please keep in mind that we do not recommend taking the Free Shuttle to the Rose Bowl unless you have tickets for the Rose Parade in Area 1 or Area 2. Please be informed that if you do not have tickets to the Rose Parade you will not be able to access the Area 1 or Area 2 of the Parade which are the closest locations to the Free Shuttle location. 

Furthermore, due to Pasadena traffic congestion caused by the Rose Parade, Metro Bus # 180 will make multiple unscheduled detours. As a result, passengers aboard the bus may end up getting off in an area too distant from the Shuttle's site.

 

Shuttle Location

Parsons Corporation. 100 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91124

Bus loads on Pasadena Ave. between Walnut St. and Holly St.

Shuttles start running at 10:00 AM and will continue until two hours after the end of the game. 

 

What are the STEPS to Return to The Hills Inn Eagle Rock once The Rose Bowl Game ends? 

 

  • Take the Free Game Shuttle back to Parsons Corporation. 

  • From Parsons Walk to Colorado Blvd / De Lacey Pasadena CA 91105 (0.3 mi / 6 min.)

  • Take the LA Metro Bus # 180 heading toward Hollywood / Vine 

  • Get off at Colorado Blvd / Eagle Rock Blvd.

  • Walk 1 block back to The Hills Inn Eagle Rock.

 

Note: Colorado Blvd will be open and buses will be operating according to the normal schedule and routes by the time the Rose Bowl Game ends. For this reason, you will not have to walk back to Colorado Blvd. and San Rafael Ave. to take the bus # 180 back to the hotel. 

Are there alternative options to get to the Rose Bowl Game from The Hills Inn Eagle Rock?

 

Yes, there are other choices. However, taking the LA Metro Bus # 180 is by far the best choice because it is easy, affordable, and more manageable than driving and parking in Pasadena. 

  • Uber Ride. Guests taking Uber Rides will have to pay a very high fee as the Uber Price fluctuates depending on the demand, and of course large events in the city. As a result of the increasing demand, wait times are longer and more inaccurate. There is currently only one designated drop-off point for guests using Ride-Sharing. The drop-off location is on Holly St., between Fair Oaks Ave. and Raymond Ave. This drop-off point is close to the Parsons Building, allowing guests to ride the free shuttle to the game. Drop-offs and pick-ups, including taxi and rideshare drop-off services, are not permitted at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

  • Street parking. No parking is permitted on the streets surrounding the Rose Bowl Stadium. Cars parked illegally are immediately towed.

  • Paid parking. There is no designated parking, therefore vehicles are stacked in rows of five (5) on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking at the Rose Bowl Stadium starts at $50.00 USD.

  • Taxi. This service is not available in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.