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AlyantisAlyantis Posts: 15
edited May 2010 in The Porch
I'm flying from Atlanta to LGA, scheduled to arrive at 6:50. Does anyone know of the fastest way to get to MSG? I would like to try to get there at 9 if possible. I would rather not have my friend miss any of the show, so I was wondering if it were possible for him to leave his other ticket at will call for me after he picks them up. I figured ten club might be strict on that sort of thing, because I know you need ID to pick them up.
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  • theboxerorthebagtheboxerorthebag Posts: 1,774
    edited May 2010
    Alyantis wrote:
    I'm flying from Atlanta to LGA, scheduled to arrive at 6:50. Does anyone know of the fastest way to get to MSG? I would like to try to get there at 9 if possible. I would rather not have my friend miss any of the show, so I was wondering if it were possible for him to leave his other ticket at will call for me after he picks them up. I figured ten club might be strict on that sort of thing, because I know you need ID to pick them up.

    You have to pick up both tickets at the same time.

    Whoops, guess I was wrong. Ticket can be left at will call but you really are cutting it too close.
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  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    Alyantis wrote:
    I'm flying from Atlanta to LGA, scheduled to arrive at 6:50. Does anyone know of the fastest way to get to MSG? I would like to try to get there at 9 if possible. I would rather not have my friend miss any of the show, so I was wondering if it were possible for him to leave his other ticket at will call for me after he picks them up. I figured ten club might be strict on that sort of thing, because I know you need ID to pick them up.


    HE CAN PICK UP the tickets then leave your ticket in will call with your name


    from LGA just take a cab to MSG $ 45 but you dont have much choice
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,150
    Wow, you are cutting it extremely close. Is there anyway you can schedule an earlier flight?
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  • MK50139MK50139 Posts: 18
    Plenty of options available to get from LGA to midtown. Google id your friend here. ;)
  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    what day is this? ... i'm coming in on the 5:45 but my gf is picking me up at LGA ... it's a brutal airport for flight delays ... not sure how adventurous you are but traffic can really suck getting into midtown ... i have taken a cab to roosevelt subway station (one of the closest to lga) and then taken the train right in ... the cabbie won't be happy as it's only like a $10 fare ... but for me it wasn't about the money as it was getting into town at a more secured time frame ...
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,831
    you should be fine
    if the cabby knows how to navigate
    When You jump in, tell him cash bonus if you make it snappy, I think LGA is not a flat fare, so they go slowly to hike it up-and make sure he uses the EZ pass lane-another scam to raise the fares.
    LGA is the closest to the city
    maybe 45 mins if the traffic is bad

    You want the fastest way-reserve a car service for outside pick up-he will be waiting curbside-same deal with the bonus.

    In theory, you could make it by 8:15 or so.
  • crittablescrittables Posts: 342
    my cab from the msg area to lga was around $30 i think. it's your fastest option. i never have any problems arriving too late at lga. they generally schedule in extra time for delays. just don't check a bag and haul ass off the plane! good luck :)
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Traffic can be a real problem. With no traffic it's a 30 or so minute drive. During rush hour in NYC... that's tighter than tight.


    ...and I was unaware that box office staff allowed people to give them things to hand out to other people. Anyone have any solid confirmation about this?
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  • bat2144bat2144 Posts: 33
    Cab. You'll be there by 8:30.
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  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    polaris_x wrote:
    what day is this? ... i'm coming in on the 5:45 but my gf is picking me up at LGA ... it's a brutal airport for flight delays ... not sure how adventurous you are but traffic can really suck getting into midtown ... i have taken a cab to roosevelt subway station (one of the closest to lga) and then taken the train right in ... the cabbie won't be happy as it's only like a $10 fare ... but for me it wasn't about the money as it was getting into town at a more secured time frame ...
    Best, Cheapest & Quickest option!
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  • lowlight79lowlight79 Posts: 205
    your cutting it EXTREMELY close, the traffic at that time into the city is a DISASTER. You can get a cab to MSG for about 45 bucks, not too bad,
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  • WM31482WM31482 Posts: 563
    Just don't check your bag, bring a carry on so you can get right off the plane and go (vs.wait while the bags spin around in a circle). You should make it before the show starts I think (as long as your flights not delayed).
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