US-Argentina Parking Horror Stories

[vflkirwan]

Getting ready for them. You know there will be alot of people with them... Post em all here.

GET THERE EARLY people.

Ed Kirwan
North Jersey Brigade
www.njbrigade.com (http://www.njbrigade.com)

[Soccertes]

How early can we park at GS? I plan on getting there at 4pm, but can I get there earlier? Is parking open then?

[Dyvel]

The lots are pretty much always open, but get there really early. The whole place is a mess right now.

[nyrmetros]

bunch of us are getting there at noon or 1pm.

[kemgooner]

Im getting there around 2:30ish

[dirk diggler]

I still maintain traffic into the stadium via the turnpike will be much worse.
This same Sunday last year there was a Gold Cup doubleheader taking place at GS. I was on my way to Newark Airport going south, to my horror I witnesses a ten mile back up on the northbound side heading into the stadium. Traffic was at a complete standstill! Do yourself a favor, even if it means going out of your way, approach the stadium from Route 3 east via the Garden State Parkway. Your welcome!

[cleansheetbsc]

Luckily I'm on a bus. But it is going to SUCK. It was bad for the Police concert last year, this should be worse. Can't imagine how the football fans dealt with it this past fall.

[4Winds]

Luckily I'm on a bus. But it is going to SUCK. It was bad for the Police concert last year, this should be worse. Can't imagine how the football fans dealt with it this past fall.

They used off-site lots and shuttle buses. To my knowledge, they don't have that set up for this game. Bad planning, NJSEA.

[rksehga]

Just got this in an email:

US MEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM
vs ARGENTINA
Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Giants Stadium

FANS ATTENDING USA-ARGENTINA SOCCER GAME ARE ASKED TO CARPOOL OR TAKE NJ TRANSIT DUE TO REDUCED PARKING

Thank you for purchasing tickets to this Sunday's USA vs. Argentina game at Giants Stadium. To maximize your enjoyment of the match we kindly ask you to car pool, or take NJ Transit if at all possible. Due to the ongoing construction of the new stadium, Meadowlands Xanadu, the rail line and Giants training facility we will be limited in the number of parking spaces available onsite.

All fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid late traffic issues.

* Gates will open at 6:00 PM for the 7:30 PM game.
* Giants Stadium ticket windows will open at 3 PM on Sunday at Gate D and at 5 PM at Gates A and C.
* Ticket windows will handles day-of game ticket sales and will call for tickets purchased through Ticketmaster. Bring the credit card used for the order and a photo ID.
* IZOD Center Box Office will not be open Saturday or Sunday.

PARKING - PLEASE CAR POOL IF AT ALL POSSIBLE
Should the Meadowlands Sports Complex parking lots reach full capacity, vehicles will be diverted to an off-site parking location in Lyndhurst, NJ (approximately 2 miles from the stadium) and shuttle buses will be provided to transport patrons to and from the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Parking fee is $20 for cars.

Tailgating will be permitted provided fans tailgate behind their vehicle in accordance with the "one car, one space" policy. Additional parking spaces are not to be utilized for tailgating under any circumstances. There is no tailgating in Deck 23.

PATRON DROP-OFF AREA (INCLUDING TAXIS AND LIMOUSINES)
Stadium side of the pedestrian bridge near parking lot 10

CHARTER BUSES
Park in lot 14 (near gate D). $30 parking fee

NJ TRANSIT
NJ Transit will provide transportation to Giants Stadium from New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) (8th Avenue and 41st Street). Return service to Port Authority will be provided following the game near Gate D at the stadium.

* No. 351 Special-Event Express bus will begin operating at 3 PM continuing as necessary up to 30 minutes after event start time.
* Buses will depart the PABT from Gate 207.
* $10 round-trip ticket. Please buy your ticket in advance to speed loading of buses.
* Terminal ticket vending machines: Customers should select Line 351 to purchase No. 351 bus tickets from the machines.
* $5 one way from NYC. Tickets cannot be purchased on the bus in NYC.
* $6 one-way from NJ. Please have exact change if paying when boarding in NJ.

For more NJ Transit information, call NJ TRANSIT at 800-772-2222 (NJ) or 212-564-8484 or visit: http://www.njtransit.com/var/var_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=MEADTo

Exciting changes are in the works at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Construction continues on Meadowlands Xanadu – the ultimate sports, leisure and family entertainment complex in the United States, the new football stadium, Giants training facility and a new rail line.When the rail line opens in Summer 2009, it will allow most patrons in New Jersey and New York City to access the Sports Complex using mass transportation via NJ Transit's existing Pascack Valley line or the Secaucus Transfer Station.

Enjoy the Game!

[ClevelandFC]

I still maintain traffic into the stadium via the turnpike will be much worse.
This same Sunday last year there was a Gold Cup doubleheader taking place at GS. I was on my way to Newark Airport going south, to my horror I witnesses a ten mile back up on the northbound side heading into the stadium. Traffic was at a complete standstill! Do yourself a favor, even if it means going out of your way, approach the stadium from Route 3 east via the Garden State Parkway. Your welcome!

EWR to GS around 4PM. Is it safe to take the turnpike at that time?

Or should I take Rt. 21/McCarter Hwy to Rt. 3, or possibly GS Parkway to Rt. 3?

[michfan2123]

They say that the lot opens at 2:30 meaning I bet that is when they start to charge for parking. Parking is $20.

Me and many others plan on arriving at noon.

[Prime Time]

I'll be getting dropped off by a taxi or something and then probably will end up doing some walking. I'm coming from Newark. I should arrive at Giants Stadium no later then 3, but I'm expecting a 2-2:30 ETA.

[nyrmetros]

def getting there before 1:30 pm.

[JayDelight729]

Noon it is to begin tailgate setup.

Supposed to be about 95 degrees.

Plan to bring liquids of non-booze variety too so you don't pass out in the lot.

[LandonDonovan]

i am staying in a hotel like a mile away from the stadium...its my first time going to giants stadium and i was thinking maybe it would be best to take a taxi to the game??? MORE IMportantly does anyone know how to get to NYC after the game from the stadium???

[SoB Bolton]

Lot 14 is right next to 18, right?

Don't want to have to lug all the stuff for our tailgate too far. Glad there's dedicated charter bus parking, though.

[Spartak]

i am staying in a hotel like a mile away from the stadium...its my first time going to giants stadium and i was thinking maybe it would be best to take a taxi to the game??? MORE IMportantly does anyone know how to get to NYC after the game from the stadium???
Take the bus to the Port Authority.

Looks like they will indeed be opening additional lots for the big crowd:
Should the Meadowlands Sports Complex parking lots reach full capacity, vehicles will be diverted to an off-site parking location in Lyndhurst, N.J. (approximately 2 miles from the stadium) and shuttle buses will be provided to transport patrons to and from the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Parking fee is $20 for cars.

http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_6619145.html

I usually take the train up from Philly to Giants Stadium. But circumstances require me to drive up this time. I'm planning on leaving after the Germany/Poland match at around 4:45pm. It usually takes around 1 1/2 hours to drive up from Philly so that would get me to the Stadium around 6:30pm. Does anyone see me having any problems getting there in time?

[Ed-D]

anybody need a (free) ride from Manhattan? I plan to leave early and stay late.

[Ed-D]

i am staying in a hotel like a mile away from the stadium...its my first time going to giants stadium and i was thinking maybe it would be best to take a taxi to the game??? MORE IMportantly does anyone know how to get to NYC after the game from the stadium???

if it's just a mile I would walk it. There are buses to Port Authority from Giants Stadium after the game. I'm not sure if you can get tickets on the bus though...

[Dyvel]

Map of the area (http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=Giants%20Stadium‎&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wl)