Opening Day Arrowhead Help

ChiefinNE · 08-28-2006, 09:33 AM

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 · 08-28-2006, 11:25 AM

July 27, 2006
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Buy Chiefs Express $70 Season Passes or $8 Tickets

Fans who ride the Chiefs Express to Arrowhead are in the savings game. How about you? The Express will take you to all pre- and regular season home games.

Why pay to park at the stadium? Why burn high-priced gasoline while sitting in game-day traffic? Catch the Chiefs Express and save on parking and gasoline!

Single-game, roundtrip Chiefs Express tickets are available for $8 each when purchased in advance online or at Chiefs Express Ticket Outlets. The tickets are ideal for fans who don’t make it to every game.

Or, the Chiefs Express Season Pass is a bargain for fans attending every home game. For $70, fans can take the Express to the 10 home games – that’s just $7 a game.

No Express ticket or season pass? You can still catch the Chiefs Express on game day. Simply pay $10 exact fare when you board the bus. Metro Reduced Farecards are not valid on Chiefs Express. Transfers are not accepted.

Whether you use single-game tickets purchased in advance, a season pass or paying cash on game day, you’ll save.

To order online with a Visa or Mastercard, go to The Metro's online store. Or you can order via mail with the form available here. Fill out the form and mail both the form and required payment to The Metro. Allow two weeks to process your order.

Or, you can come to the ATA office at 1200 E. 18th Street, pay cash and receive your pass or tickets on the spot.

For $8 single-game tickets only, you can also stop by a Metro Pass Outlet listed below:
Town Pavilion 1111 Main, Suite 100
Crown Center 2450 Grand Ave.
Independence City Hall 111 E. Maple
Hy-Vee N.E. Englewood & North Oak Trafficway
City of Raytown 10000 E. 59th Street, (near 59th & Raytown Rd.)

Catching The Chiefs Express

The Chiefs Express serves fans along three routes and at 14 free Park & Ride locations throughout Kansas City and in Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Raytown, Kansas City, Kan., and Overland Park. Just park at the site most convenient for you, and you’re ready to go!
The first Express bus leaves the first stop on each route 2 1/2 hours before game time. Additional buses depart as they fill, with the last bus leaving the first stop on its route approximately 1 hour before kickoff. (The last bus may not reach Arrowhead before kickoff.)
After the game, buses leave promptly.

Chiefs Express Park & Rides

Ameristar: Ameristar Casino is located at 3200 North Ameristar Drive, south of Highway 210. Park and board in the parking lot south of the main drive. Look for Chiefs Park & Ride signs.
Bannister & Drury: Park in parking spaces west and north of the old Red Lobster. Board buses on Bannister Road, east of The Metro bus shelter.
Blue Springs: Commuter Lot at I-70 & Woods Chapel Rd., Commuter Lot on North Ridge Dr. behind Price Chopper, and White Oak Mall.
City Market: 3rd & Grand.
Independence: Main & Truman Road. Board the bus on Main.
Lee’s Summit: Commuter Lot at Chipman Rd. & Blue Parkway. Board at south exit of lot.
Metro North: North end of mall parking lot.
Indian Springs: Off 47th & State in Kansas City, Kan., at entrance to Indian Springs.
Raytown: Herndon Career Center School on 350 Hwy. Board on north side.
Rosana Square: 119th & Metcalf on east side of mall parking lot. Board on far east end near exit drive. (This service is operated by Johnson County Transit’s The JO.)
Waldo/Brookside: Park & Ride lots are at 74th Terrace & Wornall and Gregory & Wornall. Passengers may also board at any northbound Metro bus stop along Wornall between 74th and Meyer, and at stops eastbound along 63rd Street from Brookside to I-435.

Chiefs Express Routes

Downtown/Crown Center: Major stops at the 3rd & Grand Park & Ride, 10th & Main, Downtown Marriott, Union Station, The Westin Crown Center and Hyatt Regency.
Country Club Plaza Route: Major stops at the Marriott Hotel and Four Points, as well as the Fairmont, Quarterage, Ambassador and Hyde Park.
Kansas City, Kan.: Board the Express at all eastbound Metro bus stops along Minnesota Avenue between 38th and 8th Streets, on State Avenue from 7th to 6th streets, and on Minnesota from 6th to 4th.

For complete route information, you may contact the Regional Call Center at (816) 221-0660, weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brochures with route and park & ride maps are currently available in schedule racks or by calling (816) 221-0660.

chiefqueen · 08-28-2006, 11:47 AM

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

ChiefsCountry · 08-28-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

08-28-2006, 11:52 AM

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

jspchief · 08-28-2006, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

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?

08-28-2006, 12:01 PM

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| · 08-28-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

is a mystery to me.

To be fair, acknowledging signs rules of the road seem to be as well...

08-28-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (Zach)

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 · 08-29-2006, 07:00 AM

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 · 08-29-2006, 08:47 AM

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

ChiefinNE · 08-29-2006, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scaga

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

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 · 08-30-2006, 11:04 AM

Anyone have other ideas? It is much appreciated

StcChief · 08-30-2006, 11:07 AM

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

ChiefinNE · 09-06-2006, 11:08 AM

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.

08-28-2006, 09:33 AM
ChiefinNE you're a tremendous slouch Join Date: May 2001 Location: Boston, MA Casino cash: $3845260	Opening Day Arrowhead Help 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.
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08-28-2006, 11:25 AM	#2
dave0320 Coach Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Section 104 Casino cash: $10005000	July 27, 2006 Passenger Bulletin Get In the Game and Save! Buy Chiefs Express $70 Season Passes or $8 Tickets Fans who ride the Chiefs Express to Arrowhead are in the savings game. How about you? The Express will take you to all pre- and regular season home games. Why pay to park at the stadium? Why burn high-priced gasoline while sitting in game-day traffic? Catch the Chiefs Express and save on parking and gasoline! Single-game, roundtrip Chiefs Express tickets are available for $8 each when purchased in advance online or at Chiefs Express Ticket Outlets. The tickets are ideal for fans who don’t make it to every game. Or, the Chiefs Express Season Pass is a bargain for fans attending every home game. For $70, fans can take the Express to the 10 home games – that’s just $7 a game. No Express ticket or season pass? You can still catch the Chiefs Express on game day. Simply pay $10 exact fare when you board the bus. Metro Reduced Farecards are not valid on Chiefs Express. Transfers are not accepted. Whether you use single-game tickets purchased in advance, a season pass or paying cash on game day, you’ll save. To order online with a Visa or Mastercard, go to The Metro's online store. Or you can order via mail with the form available here. Fill out the form and mail both the form and required payment to The Metro. Allow two weeks to process your order. Or, you can come to the ATA office at 1200 E. 18th Street, pay cash and receive your pass or tickets on the spot. For $8 single-game tickets only, you can also stop by a Metro Pass Outlet listed below: Town Pavilion 1111 Main, Suite 100 Crown Center 2450 Grand Ave. Independence City Hall 111 E. Maple Hy-Vee N.E. Englewood & North Oak Trafficway City of Raytown 10000 E. 59th Street, (near 59th & Raytown Rd.) Catching The Chiefs Express The Chiefs Express serves fans along three routes and at 14 free Park & Ride locations throughout Kansas City and in Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Raytown, Kansas City, Kan., and Overland Park. Just park at the site most convenient for you, and you’re ready to go! The first Express bus leaves the first stop on each route 2 1/2 hours before game time. Additional buses depart as they fill, with the last bus leaving the first stop on its route approximately 1 hour before kickoff. (The last bus may not reach Arrowhead before kickoff.) After the game, buses leave promptly. Chiefs Express Park & Rides Ameristar: Ameristar Casino is located at 3200 North Ameristar Drive, south of Highway 210. Park and board in the parking lot south of the main drive. Look for Chiefs Park & Ride signs. Bannister & Drury: Park in parking spaces west and north of the old Red Lobster. Board buses on Bannister Road, east of The Metro bus shelter. Blue Springs: Commuter Lot at I-70 & Woods Chapel Rd., Commuter Lot on North Ridge Dr. behind Price Chopper, and White Oak Mall. City Market: 3rd & Grand. Independence: Main & Truman Road. Board the bus on Main. Lee’s Summit: Commuter Lot at Chipman Rd. & Blue Parkway. Board at south exit of lot. Metro North: North end of mall parking lot. Indian Springs: Off 47th & State in Kansas City, Kan., at entrance to Indian Springs. Raytown: Herndon Career Center School on 350 Hwy. Board on north side. Rosana Square: 119th & Metcalf on east side of mall parking lot. Board on far east end near exit drive. (This service is operated by Johnson County Transit’s The JO.) Waldo/Brookside: Park & Ride lots are at 74th Terrace & Wornall and Gregory & Wornall. Passengers may also board at any northbound Metro bus stop along Wornall between 74th and Meyer, and at stops eastbound along 63rd Street from Brookside to I-435. Chiefs Express Routes Downtown/Crown Center: Major stops at the 3rd & Grand Park & Ride, 10th & Main, Downtown Marriott, Union Station, The Westin Crown Center and Hyatt Regency. Country Club Plaza Route: Major stops at the Marriott Hotel and Four Points, as well as the Fairmont, Quarterage, Ambassador and Hyde Park. Kansas City, Kan.: Board the Express at all eastbound Metro bus stops along Minnesota Avenue between 38th and 8th Streets, on State Avenue from 7th to 6th streets, and on Minnesota from 6th to 4th. For complete route information, you may contact the Regional Call Center at (816) 221-0660, weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brochures with route and park & ride maps are currently available in schedule racks or by calling (816) 221-0660. __________________ "Good things happen to good people and if you strive to do good things, it will eventually come back to you".
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08-28-2006, 11:47 AM	#3
chiefqueen On my throne Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $8172060	What new bus restrictions? I didn't noticed a decrease in the number of buses out there Sat. night.
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08-28-2006, 11:52 AM	#5
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Yeah, granfaloon is a great tailgating experience. You're really maximizing your Arrowhead experience by patronizing that place.
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08-28-2006, 12:01 PM	#7
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	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.
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08-29-2006, 07:00 AM	#10
ChiefinNE you're a tremendous slouch Join Date: May 2001 Location: Boston, MA Casino cash: $3845260	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. __________________ Well I had sex with your wife!
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08-29-2006, 08:47 AM	#11
Scaga Pissed off now Joboo Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my wife's $hitlist Casino cash: $3781665	You're welcome to crash our little tailgate party. But I'll warn you....there will be alcohol involved. __________________ Bluto: Christ. Seven years of college down the drain. Might as well join the f_cking Peace Corps
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08-30-2006, 11:04 AM	#13
ChiefinNE you're a tremendous slouch Join Date: May 2001 Location: Boston, MA Casino cash: $3845260	Anyone have other ideas? It is much appreciated __________________ Well I had sex with your wife!
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08-30-2006, 11:07 AM	#14
StcChief Playing for #1 Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Just West of Lambs land Casino cash: $10004900	Clarion walk is sobering coming back. Park there $10. $5 coupon good in hotel game day only. __________________ sig test for this screwy schema
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09-06-2006, 11:08 AM	#15
ChiefinNE you're a tremendous slouch Join Date: May 2001 Location: Boston, MA Casino cash: $3845260	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. __________________ Well I had sex with your wife!
Posts: 105