Other Sports A question for the NYC-based Planeteers

Archie F. Swin · 04-02-2014, 03:28 PM

I'm going to be visiting NYC for the first time in mid-June. While there I'll be relying mainly on public transportation and staying in the theatre district. My (2) kids and I would like to see a Yankees game on the Friday we'll be there. My question is, is the most cost-effective method of transportation from midtown to Yankees stadium the train? If so, how long before first pitch should we leave to get to our seats on time. Will there be any concern riding the train in the Bronx late night after the game? Also, would it be too risky to expect to buy tix at the gate, or are there usually seats left for weekend games (I think they're playing the Orioles)?

Any help would be appreciated.

Pushead2 · 04-02-2014, 03:36 PM

The train from Midtown-West (B & D) to the stadium is by far the best, cheapest & fastest way to get there.

If it's a 7:00pm game, I would get on the train by 5:30pm the latest if you want to take it in, snap some pictures & get in your seat with some food for the first pitch. If its an afternoon game, try to look up service disruptions. An hour and a half should still be plenty of time.

No, the new Yankee stadium has the train RIGHT across the street. It's not the greatest area (of course) but you'll be just fine.

Don't waste your time with the gate. I would just go onto StubHub and get some tickets.

If you want any more info or tips, shoot me a DM.

Bambi · 04-02-2014, 03:39 PM

The trains are completely safe to ride from Manhattan to the Bronx (Yankee Stadium) especially during gamedays. They run extra trains because it gets crowded.

From Times Square the best train is the B or the D. You can also take the 4 but it is primarily on the East side of Manhattan which is a bit far from the theater district.

The ride will take about 30-40 minutes in total so if you give yourself an hour you should make first pitch. But if you go early you can spend time out at monument park and walking around the stadium.

nychief · 04-02-2014, 03:41 PM

6 train.

Archie F. Swin · 05-14-2014, 04:31 PM

What are my transportation options getting 8 people from JFK to midtown?

milkman · 05-14-2014, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

What are my transportation options getting 8 people from JFK to midtown?

Hitchhike.

bdj23 · 05-14-2014, 05:16 PM

I had a pretty good time wandering around the Bronx drunk after a Yankees game last month.

I got to be the only white guy in the Vega Alta sports bar. Our waitress and the bartender were talking about Human Centipede all night long. I made them watch the Daniel Tosh review of it.

04-02-2014, 03:28 PM
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	A question for the NYC-based Planeteers I'm going to be visiting NYC for the first time in mid-June. While there I'll be relying mainly on public transportation and staying in the theatre district. My (2) kids and I would like to see a Yankees game on the Friday we'll be there. My question is, is the most cost-effective method of transportation from midtown to Yankees stadium the train? If so, how long before first pitch should we leave to get to our seats on time. Will there be any concern riding the train in the Bronx late night after the game? Also, would it be too risky to expect to buy tix at the gate, or are there usually seats left for weekend games (I think they're playing the Orioles)? Any help would be appreciated.
Posts: 11,800

04-02-2014, 03:36 PM	#2
Pushead2 **** off Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York Casino cash: $7201882	The train from Midtown-West (B & D) to the stadium is by far the best, cheapest & fastest way to get there. If it's a 7:00pm game, I would get on the train by 5:30pm the latest if you want to take it in, snap some pictures & get in your seat with some food for the first pitch. If its an afternoon game, try to look up service disruptions. An hour and a half should still be plenty of time. No, the new Yankee stadium has the train RIGHT across the street. It's not the greatest area (of course) but you'll be just fine. Don't waste your time with the gate. I would just go onto StubHub and get some tickets. If you want any more info or tips, shoot me a DM. __________________ "**** up once, lose two teeth....”
Posts: 5,215

04-02-2014, 03:39 PM	#3
Bambi Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Casino cash: $10036993	The trains are completely safe to ride from Manhattan to the Bronx (Yankee Stadium) especially during gamedays. They run extra trains because it gets crowded. From Times Square the best train is the B or the D. You can also take the 4 but it is primarily on the East side of Manhattan which is a bit far from the theater district. The ride will take about 30-40 minutes in total so if you give yourself an hour you should make first pitch. But if you go early you can spend time out at monument park and walking around the stadium.
Posts: 17,810

04-02-2014, 03:41 PM	#4
nychief MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Casino cash: $6899466	6 train. __________________ Good Time Charlie, Uncle Doobie and the Great Frisco Freakout.
Posts: 7,886

05-14-2014, 04:31 PM	#5
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	What are my transportation options getting 8 people from JFK to midtown? __________________ "No Two People Will Do It The Same, You got It Down...When You Appear to Be In Pain!"
Posts: 11,800

05-14-2014, 05:16 PM	#7
bdj23 In my youth i pray to keep Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Clown World Casino cash: $2619850	I had a pretty good time wandering around the Bronx drunk after a Yankees game last month. I got to be the only white guy in the Vega Alta sports bar. Our waitress and the bartender were talking about Human Centipede all night long. I made them watch the Daniel Tosh review of it.
Posts: 15,764