Which stadiums should you take subway to or just drive

[MaraMoose]

I say if you live you are a Red Sox, Yankees, or Nationals fan, you must take the subway (or in Boston's case, the trolley), to the game. Parking is so unbearable for these three ballparks. Yankee Stadium has not been demolished yet so parking is still underspaced, Nationals have the same situation, and the only parking I seen in Fenway was that microscopic parking garage on Lansdowne Street so basically, parking is non-existant. Wrigley parking is distant so el is better. Giants have rare parking so the light rail is much better. The best parking is Marlins, Dodgers, and Braves. I would prefer to take the subway because its $4 round trip at worst (Yankees) compared to $17 at Yankee and now $10 avg for parking everywhere else (plus you save on gas).

[THINK BLUE]

I always drive to Dodger Stadium pay big $15 for :hissyfit::grouchy:banghead: traffic
But you can park in nearby elisian park for free but i've had friends cars get broken in so i don't do that, but if you stay like 30 minutes after the game it's a breeze to leave :dance
But we definitely need some sort of extra line to the stadium because there are stations so close to the stadium but down the hill it would help the traffic problem very much especially for the people who live close to the stadium

[Dekabreak]

I take the 7 local train to Mets-Willets Point, but I usually just walk from my house since I live really close to where Shea was and Citi.

[atdy17]

I take the 7 local train to Mets-Willets Point, but I usually just walk from my house since I live really close to where Shea was and Citi.

Also you can only drive if you going from long island or New Jersey. Parking has become so inconvenient because with the construction of Citi Field there are a lot less parking spaces. Also parking has become so expensive it is beater just to spend the $4 on the subway.

[Kentucky Bomber]

I always drive to Dodger Stadium pay big $15 for :hissyfit::grouchy:banghead: traffic
But you can park in nearby elisian park for free but i've had friends cars get broken in so i don't do that, but if you stay like 30 minutes after the game it's a breeze to leave :dance
But we definitely need some sort of extra line to the stadium because there are stations so close to the stadium but down the hill it would help the traffic problem very much especially for the people who live close to the stadium

I once actually tried taking the bus downtown from the beach cities and then getting on the bus that went to Dodger Stadium. The driver of my first bus directed me to the wrong corner to get the Dodger Stadium bus, then when I finally found it the completely packed bus broke down going up the Elysian Park hill and we all ended up walking most of the way to the game. (All this was part of a time when I was trying to be civic minded and use public transportation in LA whenever I could; I have a story about trying to get home on the bus after a game at the Coliseum that would curl your hair).

Besides being an absurd story, it points out that any rail to the ballpark would have to negotiate that grade, so extending rail there might not work. It would have to be some sort of elevated system to compensate, kind of like what they run to the Getty Museum.

[Kentucky Bomber]

Also you can only drive if you going from long island or New Jersey. Parking has become so inconvenient because with the construction of Citi Field there are a lot less parking spaces. Also parking has become so expensive it is beater just to spend the $4 on the subway.

You could conceivably use the LIRR from the Island to the Mets stop, and NJ Transit to Penn Station, the 1, 2 or 3 to Times Square and then the 7 to the Stadium coming from Jersey. But we are talking a lot of time involved, not to mention expense.

[atdy17]

You could conceivably use the LIRR from the Island to the Mets stop, and NJ Transit to Penn Station, the 1, 2 or 3 to Times Square and then the 7 to the Stadium coming from Jersey. But we are talking a lot of time involved, not to mention expense.

Problem with the LIRR is that the mets stop is on the port Washington branch which has no connection to any major LIRR line. So you would have to go to the Woodside stop and then go to Citi field. Which takes a long time.

[alpineinc]

Taking the subway from Jersey to Willets Point (Citi) is just too much, have to drive in all the way, unless you're right near the river already. I can be home way out in Sparta in about an hour - God knows how long it would take on the subway with so many switches just to get across the Hudson River.

[gleason2]

If you're going to Nationals Park you have a few different options, none of which is really bad. You can purchase parking over the team website at garages controlled by the team. The cheapest parking garages, which are about 3 or 4 blocks from the stadium, are $15. Garages closer in are more expensive. I'm not willing to pay more than $15 to park. A second option is to drive and park at RFK Stadium and take a Nats Express bus from RFK to Nationals Park. This is completely free. There's no charge for parking at RFK, and the bus ride is also free. This is my preferred option. The third option, of course, is to take Metro to the stadium. The cost of that depends on which station you are riding to the stadium from. I don't like the Metro option as much as the others because the Navy Yard station right by the stadium is a real bottle-neck after the game, as is the L'Enfant Plaza station, where people riding in from Virginia and Maryland on the Orange and Blue lines have to transfer to the Green line down to the stadium. If you're going by yourself, or with one other person, Metro is cheaper than parking near the stadium. However, once you have a group of 3 or more, parking starts to become the cheaper option. The park and ride from RFK is the cheapest of the 3 options.

[RoastedPeanut]

Taking the subway from Jersey to Willets Point (Citi) is just too much, have to drive in all the way, unless you're right near the river already. I can be home way out in Sparta in about an hour - God knows how long it would take on the subway with so many switches just to get across the Hudson River.

One day, I thought that I would be all suave and meet my cousin up at the port authority bus terminal, walk across times square, and catch the 7.. Ha!

From Nutley to the PA terminal by an NJT bus took well over an hour.. Then finding my cousin was another story.. After that problem was solved, we took the two block trek, found the station.. Had no idea which one was the Flushing Express.. Grabbed a day pass and couldn't go wrong for $14 without the worry of traffic or parking, yet soo uncoordinated.. Ended up missing the first two innings..

[Fudbutter]

We had no problem parking at Shea all during the CF construction, just got there early enough and used the Southfield Lot across Roosevelt Ave.

This was after a couple of trys at using the 7 train or the LIRR from the city but it was so darned inconvenient and time consuming coming from Westchester that we gave up.

When the old Shea site finally gets paved, there will be spots for everyone as CF is so much smaller

[Gary Dunaier]

Yankee Stadium has not been demolished yet so parking is still underspaced

The original Yankee Stadium site will be used as parkland, not parking, so that has no bearing.

[TinoM24]

past few seasons with there being limited parking at the stadium and high gas prices(not to mention the spaces available were outrageously priced) it made sense to take the LIRR to Penn and then take the B, D, or 4 to the stadium. now that theyve added parking, gas prices are relatively lower, and maybe the parking prices are lower, it might make more sense to drive. Shea was easier to drive to from LI because it was more direct to get to than to the Bronx, by car, and there was a lot of parking available. Fenway it makes sense to do anything but drive to the stadium. if you do drive, park somewhere down in Brookline and walk a bit. its a nice walk in the summer and if the day is crappy theres a streetcar line along the same street.

[tinseltown]

I was visiting Boston on the day the season resumed after the All-Star break in 1999, and on a whim my friends and I went to Fenway to try to get same-day tickets. I was surprised that we were able to get five seats on the third base side (lined up with the first-base foul line) with little problem. We were lucky to find a free parking spot on the street beyond the right field stands; we only had to put about $0.25 in the meter, as parking was free after 6:00.

[whitesox901:]

U.S. Cellular Field is better by subway

[The House That Ruth Built]

From Long Island, it's kind of a pain to take the train/subway to Yankee games so I normally end up driving.

[ChineseDemocracy]

If I remember correctly, I took the Bronx-bound D train express to Yankee Stadium from Bay Ridge.

[DallasGoon]

For a hillbilly like me from Podunk, Pennsylvania, I do the following: New Jersey Turnpike to I-278(Staten Island) and take the ferry, free! Also $5 to park at ferry lot or free parking on Sunday. Short walk to Bowling Green station, 4 train for Bronx or transfer to 7 train for Shea at 42nd street. It's cool to tell my family and friends that I went by car, boat, and train to the ballgame!

[Mary Ellen]

I only use mass transit for playoffs. I live in Orange County, NY and it is pretty much a straight shot down the Thruway to the Triboro to GCP. Much easier than the subway from up here.

I too did not have much trouble parking by arriving early. Plus, I think with all the talk of no parking a lot of people who can easily use the subways did.

[mandrake]

I only use mass transit for playoffs. I live in Orange County, NY and it is pretty much a straight shot down the Thruway to the Triboro to GCP. Much easier than the subway from up here.

I too did not have much trouble parking by arriving early. Plus, I think with all the talk of no parking a lot of people who can easily use the subways did.

Hello neighbor !

Taking mass transit to Shea from our neck of the woods just does not work !
Port Jervis line to Secaucus, change trains to Penn Station, take IRT to 42nd street, switch to 7 train.....and then do it in reverse and hope Port Jervis line is still running when it is time to go home. I swear the Cannonball on Petticoat Junction had a better schedule ! :laugh

But Yankee Stadium is a different story. Soon, we will be able to cross the Hudson for a buck (if you take I 84 to Beacon) and then take the Metro North express to NYS. I can't wait to try it !!!!

Last year, on a Sunday afternoon, I drove from Orange County to Woodlawn in the Bronx. I parked for FREE under the EL, then took the 4 down to the Stadium. Coming home, I was in my car entering the Major Deegan (I 87 for you out of towners) miles north of the stadium with zero traffic. It saved me an hour, and since the subway fare was $8 total for both, a heap of cash. (What is the average parking around YS, $25?? or so). I may not do that for a night game, but weekend day games works with the IRT.

[skobabe8]

I would recommend the el to US Cellular since the lots are $22 now.

Personally, i drive. But I park for free on the street and I'm not giving away my secret spots. :D

[NineWorldSeries]

I usually take the train (RTA) to Indians games. I park at the Brookpark station (free parking) and it's 20 minutes and $1.75 each way to Tower City downtown.

Of course, (non-bus) public transportation is not really an option at Reds or Pirates games.

[aqib]

I drive to Indians games. Plenty of street parking downtown. You can get $10 parking in the warehouse district. If the streets are filled but usually there is street parking on west 9th since the happy hour crowd is exiting a half hour before game but its before the night crowd gets there.

[DJ Starion]

I would recommend the el to US Cellular since the lots are $22 now.

Personally, i drive. But I park for free on the street and I'm not giving away my secret spots. :D

I always take the el. Depending how it is outside and the mood i'll either take the Red Line to Sox/35th or the Green to 35th/Bronzeville

[SteveJRogers]

In Westchester, or even CT, or that area of the Bronx for that matter and heading to Yankee Stadium?

Go to the Woodlawn stop of the 4 train alongside Jerome Ave. Its right next to Woodlawn Cemetery. Hop on the 4 and you are on your way to Yankee Stadium!

[mandrake]

In Westchester, or even CT, or that area of the Bronx for that matter and heading to Yankee Stadium?

Go to the Woodlawn stop of the 4 train alongside Jerome Ave. Its right next to Woodlawn Cemetery. Hop on the 4 and you are on your way to Yankee Stadium!

Hey Steve, now where did I see that before? Oh, here it is........:D

Last year, on a Sunday afternoon, I drove from Orange County to Woodlawn in the Bronx. I parked for FREE under the EL, then took the 4 down to the Stadium. Coming home, I was in my car entering the Major Deegan (I 87 for you out of towners) miles north of the stadium with zero traffic. It saved me an hour, and since the subway fare was $8 total for both, a heap of cash. (What is the average parking around YS, $25?? or so). I may not do that for a night game, but weekend day games works with the IRT.

[go_leafs_go02]

Toronto - Rogers Centre

About a 5-10 minute walk from Union Station, which connects to the subway, and Go Transit, which has trains/buses coming in from all around Toronto. The GO Transit stations have massive park and ride lots, which are free, and easily can travel from an hour away (driving or by bus/train) for under $20 round trip.

Most of the walk from Union Station is covered/indoor, just the last minute or two is outdoors.

I've never driven to a Jays game. Always have taken transit. Some crush-loading after games, and GO TRansit doesn't run any additional trains or buses during Jays games, but normally they can handle the capacity.