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This is going to sound like sarcasm, but it's not. I tell you this as an employee of MTA: get a subway map. I've never been able to understand why so many people appear allergic to them, but all you really have to do is trace the colored lines. The subway system isn't nearly as difficult to negotiate as people make it seem.
Also, for getting to Yankee Stadium from the #7 line, you'll do a lot less walking and climbing stairs if you take the #7 to Fifth Avenue and transfer to the D train--which also goes straight to Yankee Stadium. (No matter how crowded that D train looks, trust me, it'll be less so than the #4).
I always use hopstop.com when I don't know how to get somewhere. It's a really neat site. It will guide you from your home to the destination and give you alternate directions. I'm not familiar with Queens subway lines, but to Yankee Stadium you will need to catch the 4 or D/B to Yankee Stadium - 161 Street.
This is going to sound like sarcasm, but it's not. I tell you this as an employee of MTA: get a subway map. I've never been able to understand why so many people appear allergic to them, but all you really have to do is trace the colored lines. The subway system isn't nearly as difficult to negotiate as people make it seem.
Also, for getting to Yankee Stadium from the #7 line, you'll do a lot less walking and climbing stairs if you take the #7 to Fifth Avenue and transfer to the D train--which also goes straight to Yankee Stadium. (No matter how crowded that D train looks, trust me, it'll be less so than the #4).
He's right. I just made my first visit to NYC for a Mets game and had more trouble getting my bearings once I exited the subway than I did figuring out the trains. The first ride is a bit overwhelming but by day two I had it all down.
I'm also amazed that anyone would actually have to use a website to figure out how to get anywhere. That's what maps are for! Oh, I'm sorry...I forgot that I've become a dinosaur, and still think that a person can get by without carrying around a tiny computer everywhere they go.
Fred, I'm a big fan of maps but I use hopstop all the time when I am going some place new. For one the site will tell me how long different options will take (great for trips that require the bus and the train), but the best part is that the site takes service changes into effect so I don't have to look up every line.
so I got to thinking...and how reasonable would it be to just stick to bus transport from our hotel in Queen's to and from the stadium...is that even an option?? and if it is do-able...how time consuming would it be??
Thanks!!!
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