NYC People....

[Nini]

A question about the subway....


My husband was given a gift of a trip to NYC for 2 nights; airfare, hotel in midtown, and tickets to 2 Yankee games. I've found a site that details how to get to the stadium by subway, but my question is: is it safe? I figure we'll be leaving for the game around 4:30 both days and I'm sure we'd be fine, but what about at night getting back to the hotel? And, would you say we should act like we know what we're doing, cause I'm not so sure the two of us could pull that off .

Would it be better for us to take a cab, and if so, any idea how much that would cost?

Also, when we get back to midtown after the game is it safe to walk around? I see the Carnegie Deli is open 'til 4 am and we were thinking of checking it out, among other things.

I'd appreciate any advice you all can give!

Denise

[BronxTigger]

You'll be fine.

When are you coming? I work a few blocks from the Stadium. PM me if you want.

I don't know what site you were using, but make sure if it's rush hour (4:30 qualifies), you can't take the D from midtown to the Stadium...it won't stop at 161. You can take the D (orange line express) from midtown (west side) up to 145 and change to the B (orange line local) and get off at 161/River Ave - Yankee Stadium. Or, if you're on the east side, catch the 4 (green line express) train and get off at 161/River Ave - Yankee Stadium. The 4 is the above ground one you see when they have Yankee Stadium on tv...the B/D are underground.

And yes, you can try to know what you are doing. It should be safe on your way there, and there will be a lot of people on the way out also. The trains are still well-populated until 10 or 11 at least. The trains are pretty long (10 cars for most numbered trains, 8 (bigger) cars for most lettered trains). If it's really crowded, try to get in one of the cars towards the end; if it's less crowded, chances are you will be safer towards the middle where more people are.

A cab from midtown to the Stadium could get quite expensive...I'd estimate around $30, especially if you get stuck in traffic. Not sure how easily you can find a yellow cab after the game.

[DisneyWizard]

Definitely take those directions! Coming back at night shouldn't be too bad just because there will be plenty of others who will be doing the exact same thing. It's not like you will be walking onto an empty scary subway platform at night.

Cab would be pricey - plus you'll enjoy riding the train with everyone else who is wearing all things Yankees.

[J9]

I've taken the subway before, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. If you do wind up getting confused and half to take a cab (I've had to do that), it won't be so bad because cabs in NYC are fairly cheap and easy to come by!

[jillluvsdisney]

The Carnegie Deli is very expensive but the sanwiches are huge. You'll easily be able to split one.

As for the subway, I've been to NYC 3x in the past few years and always found New Yorkers that were helpful getting me on the right train. The streo type is they are all rude so that was a very nice surpirse.

[MsMin]

The Carnegie Deli is very expensive but the sanwiches are huge. You'll easily be able to split one.

As for the subway, I've been to NYC 3x in the past few years and always found New Yorkers that were helpful getting me on the right train. The streo type is they are all rude so that was a very nice surpirse.

ditto. I suppose we looked lost too and people stopped during the morning rush to help us locate the right train. We purchased a week pass w/ unlimited rides. Taxi's can be $$ and time consuming if you are running all over town. Have a great time.