Depending on our game's start time, I'll either drive or take Metro North.shovelhd wrote:One of the best ways to get to NYC is to drive to a Metro North train station and take the train into Grand Central. MSG is a short walk or cab ride away. You can pick up the Metro North in New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, and other stops along the way. Parking is free or cheap.R&G wrote:I'm trying to make a roadtrip down to NY for the game. While I've been to NY about a dozen times, I've only driven there once. Do any of you guys who have more knowledge of the city have a good plan for getting in, parking and getting out without too much of a hassle?
The good thing about Metro North is obviously avoiding the metro NY roadways. An express train (which will stop maybe 3 times) from South Norwalk, will get you into Grand Central in just under one hour. From there you can take a $2 subway ride (with a line switch) to MSG, or you could walk if you were up for it. Parking at the South Norwalk station is about $6.
The downside is that late trains on weeknights only run once an hour. I've often just missed it.
Here's the site for NYC transit. It's down now but that's unusual
http://www.mta.info
Driving eliminates missing the train out, but it also means you have to drive in. If we have the 7pm game, you'll battle city traffic. The 9'ish game will spare you from that, and you'll probably make good time after it's over.
Parking in the city is the challenge. You could find a spot on the street with a luck and willingness to drive up/down several blocks. Garages are available, but be prepared to cough up at least $20.
