Some NYC info for the MSG shows

stickboy

I think you will save a lot of money if you stay at a hotel in Astoria where you can like others said catch the subway and be at msg in 30 mins. Look in Woodside area too, they have some motels there for cheap and not only can you catch the subway, the Long Island Railroad gets you right into penn station faster than the subway even. I recommend Queens casue I live here and I know its VERY accesible to the city in no time. Theres even a bus the Q32 I believe that takes you to MSG from Queens.

and Long Road, yea the MTA services all 5 boroughs only, not NJ.

LONGRD

stickboy wrote:

I think you will save a lot of money if you stay at a hotel in Astoria where you can like others said catch the subway and be at msg in 30 mins. Look in Woodside area too, they have some motels there for cheap and not only can you catch the subway, the Long Island Railroad gets you right into penn station faster than the subway even. I recommend Queens casue I live here and I know its VERY accesible to the city in no time. Theres even a bus the Q32 I believe that takes you to MSG from Queens.

and Long Road, yea the MTA services all 5 boroughs only, not NJ.

Thanks stickboy...
Astoria is northern Queens?

Do you know any good hotel/rates in Flushing?

I know I can get a really cheap ride from Queens' Chinatown to Manhattan's Chinatown on the Chinese operated vans.

stickboy

no problem. Astoria is north yea. If you do a search for Hotels near Laguardia airport which is smack dab in the middle of ALL the transportation. 5 mins. away from the 7 line which takes you to Times Square and u can walk to the Garden a few blocks. 5 mins away from Astoria and the N line, and a few mins. away from the LIRR stop in Woodside on 61st. Astoria Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, and Northern...thats where you wanna look for hotels. Stayin in the citys a ripoff.

Allie

LongRd. wrote:

damn...so the MTA only goes through the boroughs? :(

yes.

chiquimonkey

so the jersey trains can be accessed near MSG? i'll be staying wiht family in north bergen, so just wanting to make sure i can make it back!

Allie

LongRd. wrote:

Thanks stickboy...
Astoria is northern Queens?

Do you know any good hotel/rates in Flushing?

Flushing is where Shea Stadium is..

and don't take those dollar vans! oh for God's sake

If you stay in Flushing,
yea what SB said, you can catch the Long Island Rail Road directly into Penn Station and MSG is right up the stairs/escalators.

The LIRR is more expensive then the subway but it's much cleaner and more expeditious

the last stop of the 7 train is in Flushing. It will take you into Times Square (42nd Street). and I believe you can take the A C or E trains one stop downtown to
Penn Station.


We should stickey the NYC Transit maps:

http://mta.info/

LONGRD

stickboy wrote:

no problem. Astoria is north yea. If you do a search for Hotels near Laguardia airport which is smack dab in the middle of ALL the transportation. 5 mins. away from the 7 line which takes you to Times Square and u can walk to the Garden a few blocks. 5 mins away from Astoria and the N line, and a few mins. away from the LIRR stop in Woodside on 61st. Astoria Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, and Northern...thats where you wanna look for hotels. Stayin in the citys a ripoff.

Allie wrote:

Flushing is where Shea Stadium is..

and don't take those dollar vans! oh for God's sake

If you stay in Flushing,
yea what SB said, you can catch the Long Island Rail Road directly into Penn Station and MSG is right up the stairs/escalators.

The LIRR is more expensive then the subway but it's much cleaner and more expeditious

the last stop of the 7 train is in Flushing. It will take you into Times Square (42nd Street). and I believe you can take the A C or E trains one stop downtown to
Penn Station.


We should stickey the NYC Transit maps:

http://mta.info/

Thanks...for the info Stick and Allie. The Laguardia location looks convenience. Never used the LIRR but I've used the subway and dollar vans before. And the dollar vans aren't that bad.

Allie

chiquimonkey wrote:

so the jersey trains can be accessed near MSG? i'll be staying wiht family in north bergen, so just wanting to make sure i can make it back!

Chiqui! You're coming out for the shows? Cool!
It depends what train you take
NJ Transit trains also come into Penn Station

the PATH train stops at 6th Avenue btwn 32nd and 33rd

MSG is on 7th Ave and 34th Street

You have to find out when the last train is though. I don't think they run all night? I don't know that much about Jersey though.

Bathgate66

http://hopstop.com/

Allie

Bathgate66 wrote:

http://hopstop.com/

Oh yes, that site is spot on, Bath.

Allie

LongRd. wrote:

Thanks...for the info Stick and Allie. The Laguardia location looks convenience. Never used the LIRR but I've used the subway and dollar vans before. And the dollar vans aren't that bad.

convenient sorry, had to do it!

the LIRR is much nicer

stay out of the dollar vans!

stickboy

chiquimonkey wrote:

so the jersey trains can be accessed near MSG? i'll be staying wiht family in north bergen, so just wanting to make sure i can make it back!

not sure about bergen chi, but check port authority website, cause they have more bus service from times square to jersey.

ye laguardia is most ideal man. LIRR is your best friend in this situation. Spend the 5-10 bucks round trip and you'll thank me later for not letting you drive into the city or having to deal with the stinky sweaty subway and possible delays.

stickboy

Bathgate66 wrote:

http://hopstop.com/

perfect.
I think MTA.com has a trip planner that helps too.

chiquimonkey

Allie wrote:

Chiqui! You're coming out for the shows? Cool!
It depends what train you take
NJ Transit trains also come into Penn Station

the PATH train stops at 6th Avenue btwn 32nd and 33rd

MSG is on 7th Ave and 34th Street

You have to find out when the last train is though. I don't think they run all night? I don't know that much about Jersey though.

yup! cashed in my frequent flyer miles, booked a RT ticket for $5 now i just have to get tix for teh shows :eek: haha

thanks for the info, this thread is very helpful!

Bathgate66

not to go completely off on a tangent,

bot is anyone around here also attending the after concert gig at BB Kings with the tribute band Ten there ?

i have ample tickets for this event.

chiquimonkey

stickboy wrote:

not sure about bergen chi, but check port authority website, cause they have more bus service from times square to jersey.

thanks eli, i'll go look!

Allie

stickboy wrote:

ye laguardia is most ideal man. LIRR is your best friend in this situation. Spend the 5-10 bucks round trip and you'll thank me later for not letting you drive into the city or having to deal with the stinky sweaty subway and possible delays.

It's more than 5. It costs $10.50 to go to Bayside!


You can't get to public transport easily if you stay near the airport though

but Flushing is in the middle of everything. It's got a lot of Korean businesses.

Allie

chiquimonkey wrote:

yup! cashed in my frequent flyer miles, booked a RT ticket for $5 now i just have to get tix for teh shows :eek: haha

thanks for the info, this thread is very helpful!

SWEET! Nice! Well done!

no worries let me know if you have any more questions Chiqui.
I don't really know that much about Jersey though.

There's the PATH Trains and there's NJ Transit, that's all I know. I'm sure your family can guide you as to the best way to get into the city.

LONGRD

OK thanks Stick and Allies,
I'll be at Comfort Inn in Flushing. $145/night on priceline. At least half the $ from all the Manhattan shit!

Allie

LongRd. wrote:

OK thanks Stick and Allies,
I'll be at Comfort Inn in Flushing. $145/night on priceline. At least half the $ from all the Manhattan shit!

$145 in Flushing? That still sound expensive to me

that's right in the middle of downtown Flushing
you're w/in walking distance of both the 7 train and the LIRR

there's plenty of inexpensive places to eat right there on Main Street. (ie: fast food/Asian).
It's probably about..hmm..maybe approx. 30 mins into Manhattan at the most.

stickboy

chiquimonkey wrote:

thanks eli, i'll go look!

hell yea..this is awesome, cant wait to see you! and FINALLY burn it DOWN!


Bathy, I was one of the opening chefs back @ BB Kings, when it opened and I go there often for shows, (even got to meet and hang out with the legend himself,) so Im down for anything afterwards

LONGRD

Allie wrote:

$145 in Flushing? That still sound expensive to me

that's right in the middle of downtown Flushing
you're w/in walking distance of both the 7 train and the LIRR

there's plenty of inexpensive places to eat right there on Main Street. (ie: fast food/Asian).
It's probably about..hmm..maybe approx. 30 mins into Manhattan at the most.

The cheapest one I found was in Brooklyn though @ $99.

How's Jamaica area? i heard that's where 50Cent is from :(

stickboy

Allie wrote:

$145 in Flushing? That still sound expensive to me

that's right in the middle of downtown Flushing
you're w/in walking distance of both the 7 train and the LIRR

there's plenty of inexpensive places to eat right there on Main Street. (ie: fast food).
It's probably about..hmm..maybe approx. 30 mins into Manhattan at the most.

yea that sounds pricey to me too..Im sure theres cheaper or at least they WERE cheap back in the days...when I used to ned a place to go ...hang with a girl...not that I do that anymore, lol but back on topic..I live in Flushing so whatever you need lemme know cause Im comin from that direction most likely by RR. I live by the Auburndale stop, 15 mins into the city

Allie

stickboy wrote:

I live by the Auburndale stop, 15 mins into the city

really? If it goes express? My dad lives in Bayside.

Allie

LongRd. wrote:

The cheapest one I found was in Brooklyn though @ $99.

How's Jamaica area? i heard that's where 50Cent is from :(

DO NOT stay in Jamaica.

he's from South Jamaica.


where in Brooklyn?

stickboy

Allie wrote:

really? If it goes express? My dad lives in Bayside.

pretty much, Im like I stop away from Bayside a few mins from Bell Blvd, and Wodside is like 5 mins and after woodside is penn. U get there in like 10 mins from woodside. Say 20 -25 mins tops

LONGRD

Allie wrote:

DO NOT stay in Jamaica.

he's from South Jamaica.


where in Brooklyn?

Red Capret Inn ???
980 Wyckoff Avenue
BK, NY

it says you can take the L train for Time Square and other NYC atrractions

stickboy

LongRd. wrote:

Red Capret Inn ???
980 Wyckoff Avenue
BK, NY

hmmm.what part of bklyn is that I forgot
careful where u stay in bk..theres a lot of bad spots

xavier mcdaniel

If you're staying in downtown flushing and like thai food, try the green papaya on prince street. the curry chicken and curry beef is really good.

Bathgate66

is it the L Line ?

Or L meaning the " el " as in elev ated train ?

i think wycoff ave is downtown brooklyn area- by the courts and such.