Opening Day Arrowhead Help

[ChiefinNE]

I'm making the trip out from boston for Opening Day, my 7th trip out to watch a game. I usually go on a bus from the Granfalloon, but they have cancelled this due to new bus restrictions at Arrowhead.
Any thoughts on alternate transportation other than public buses and car rental? Would like to get some decent tailgate time in before the game, thanks in advance.

[dave0320]

July 27, 2006
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Lee’s Summit: Commuter Lot at Chipman Rd. & Blue Parkway. Board at south exit of lot.
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[chiefqueen]

What new bus restrictions? I didn't noticed a decrease in the number of buses out there Sat. night.

[ChiefsCountry]

I'm making the trip out from boston for Opening Day, my 7th trip out to watch a game. I usually go on a bus from the Granfalloon, but they have cancelled this due to new bus restrictions at Arrowhead.
Any thoughts on alternate transportation other than public buses and car rental? Would like to get some decent tailgate time in before the game, thanks in advance.

Its KC, good luck with any transportation other than a car.

[Phobia]

Yeah, granfaloon is a great tailgating experience. You're really maximizing your Arrowhead experience by patronizing that place.

[jspchief]

Yeah, granfaloon is a great tailgating experience. You're really maximizing your Arrowhead experience by patronizing that place.Are you serious, or is that sarcasm?

Care to elaborate?

[Phobia]

It's all sarcasm. You can visit that place anytime but the Arrowhead parking lot is the best party in the nation 8 times a year. Why anybody would "tailgate" anywhere else (and pay 400% markup) is a mystery to me.

[|Zach|]

is a mystery to me.
To be fair, acknowledging signs rules of the road seem to be as well...

[Phobia]

To be fair, acknowledging signs rules of the road seem to be as well...
Only when you're late for the biggest party in the nation.

[ChiefinNE]

I wasn't tailgating at the falloon, we would take the bus from there about 2.5 hours before the game and tailgate at arrowhead.
Without a car our options are limited.

If anyone has other ideas it's appreciated.

[Scaga]

You're welcome to crash our little tailgate party.
But I'll warn you....there will be alcohol involved. :toast:

[ChiefinNE]

You're welcome to crash our little tailgate party.
But I'll warn you....there will be alcohol involved. :toast:

Thanks for the invite, and as far as alcohol, that's the main reason I'm looking for alternate transportation, so no problem there

[ChiefinNE]

Anyone have other ideas? It is much appreciated

[StcChief]

Clarion walk is sobering coming back.
Park there $10. $5 coupon good in hotel game day only.

[ChiefinNE]

I was expecting a little more help than this. Anyone know of other options to get to the game with ample tailgating time. If anyone wants to pick me up at the plaza before the game that would be great too.

[jspchief]

I was expecting a little more help than this. Anyone know of other options to get to the game with ample tailgating time. If anyone wants to pick me up at the plaza before the game that would be great too.You've been given the options. Take the bus.

Other than that, there's isn't much. KC doesn't have a lot of public transportation options for a football game.

[King_Chief_Fan]

I was expecting a little more help than this. Anyone know of other options to get to the game with ample tailgating time. If anyone wants to pick me up at the plaza before the game that would be great too.

The off ramp from I-70 will be jammed with vehicles trying to get into the stadium. Stay close by in a hotel and jump on the bumper of anyone going in. You can tail gate with them.....they won't mind.

[ChiefinNE]

that sounds like a decent plan

[Phobia]

If the plaza were on my way, I'd happily pick you up and take you to the game. But it's not.

You're welcome to tailgate with my crew as well. The entire point of my tailgate is to provide the full tailgating experience to people from out of town. PM me for more details.