Parking Question

Discussion in 'New York Red Bulls' started by Michael Mejido, Mar 23, 2010.

  1. Michael Mejido

    May 14, 2000
    Hey everyone - did anyone park in the new parking garage by the Harrison PATH station? I would have parked in the lot on the opposite side of the street by the PATH station, but it seemed to be reserved for Permits & VIP's. did anyone successfully park in the parking garage?
     
  2. guyricardo

    guyricardo Member

    Jul 10, 2003
    Newark
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Lot's of people did. It was crazy trying to get out of there though. I was on the 4th level, which was the highest they used, and it took 90 mins to 2 hours to get out of there due to the limited exit routes. I knew it would be like that ahaed of time. The Harrison infrastructure just isn't up to handling that volume of traffic.

    Good thing I had good company during the wait. Didn't have much coice but to drive this time, but we'll be taking taking the train most of the time.
     
  3. Michael Mejido

    May 14, 2000
    so what would we suggest is the best solution when driving? parking in newark and taking the path train over?
     
  4. j1mbr0wn

    j1mbr0wn Member

    Jun 3, 2005
    Newark, NJ
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I parked in one of the lots in Harrison. I was out of Harrison in 10 minutes after getting to my car. The key is walking. Instead of trying to park as close to the stadium as possible, I parked in one of the outer lots and walked past the traffic jam.

    And you can have my parking space now, since I'm going to be taking the PATH from now on.
     
  5. Shabs

    Shabs Member

    Jun 19, 2002
    NYC
    Don't you fly into the stadium with Michael Lewis and Kristian Dyer in the BAS chopper?
     
  6. ag nigrin

    ag nigrin Member

    Mar 4, 2002
    NJ, USA
    Don't drive if you can Michael!
     
  7. smurgai

    smurgai Member

    Apr 7, 2005
    Raleigh
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    As much as I would love to, if I come down for the game it will be from Poughkeepsie and taking Metro+walk to Penn station + Path to Newark + walk to stadium is quite a trip, especially if I do it with my two year old :)

    I wonder if there is a combination of private + Public I could do. Will have to research.
     
  8. Blue Note

    Blue Note New Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    Pawling, New York
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's about the same trip I take from Pawling. It is a long trek - and I imagine it could be even longer w/a 2-year old.
     
  9. regulator

    regulator Member

    Apr 25, 2004
    New Jersey
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    metro to grand central
    4 or 5 train downtown to fulton street
    ..walk 1 block to WTC
    WTC path train to harrison (or newark if you want to eat first)
    ..walk to stadium

    if you take the PATH from 33rd street, it becomes a slightly longer trip i think since the train first goes into hoboken, then into jersey city, and then harrison and newark.

    the path from the WTC goes from NYC -> jersey city -> harrison -> newark. also theres the issue of not having to walk from grand central to 33rd street.
     
  10. sccrhound

    sccrhound Member

    Oct 8, 2002
    CT
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It seems the best way is to drive to one of the jersey stations and take the train to NYP from there.

    My 1.5 hour trip took almost 3 hours via mass transit
     
  11. EEUU

    EEUU Member

    Mar 4, 2000
    Massapequa, NY USA
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Do yourself a favor and don't drive there. Getting to the parking from the 1 and 9 was disgraceful with how long it took. It's very frustrating to see the stadium right there and be stuck in your car not moving. I parked in that garage. I had to leave at the half so luckily I drove right out, but I remember saying to myself that it would be at least an hour to get out of there after the game. This Saturday I'm taking the train. You couldn't pay me to drive there again.
     
  12. Michael Mejido

    May 14, 2000
    did anyone take the Newark Light Rail from Grove St. in Bloomfield? seems like a pretty good solution?
     
  13. Mr Turd Meuller

    Mr Turd Meuller New Member

    Jan 1, 2010
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Driving in from Massachusetts...parked in one of the lots last week near the stadium and it took 45 mins just to get out of the parking lot. Was thinking about parking at Newark PENN and taking the PATH the one stop to Mecca...good idea? HELLLLPPPPP!!!!
     
  14. CapeCodFutbol

    CapeCodFutbol Member

    Nov 20, 2009
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I am also coming down from Poughkeepsie, and this is exactly the route that we'll be taking... Thanks for the confirmation!
     
  15. Meola10

    Meola10 New Member

    Apr 7, 2007
    Hoboken / S.I.
    Did anyone park in the large building adjacent to the arena with the large RBNY posters on the front facade? I think it is only accesible from Fran E. Rodgers so the traffic must have been heavy getting in and out.
     
  16. guyricardo

    guyricardo Member

    Jul 10, 2003
    Newark
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    From the RB Traffic Advisory. Might be a good option for you and others driving from the north.

     
  17. j1mbr0wn

    j1mbr0wn Member

    Jun 3, 2005
    Newark, NJ
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The further away you park, the quicker it is to drive through the traffic. Of course, it takes longer to walk, but I find walking less frustrating than sitting in traffic.
     
  18. soccerwow

    soccerwow Member

    Jul 29, 2005
    NEPA
    yes, parked at that garage, but got to area around 1:30. we stayed after game in lot tailgaiting to let the traffic die down, then zipped right home to Pennsylvania...2 hours away!
     
  19. Meola10

    Meola10 New Member

    Apr 7, 2007
    Hoboken / S.I.
    I actually parked there tonight. No problem getting in. Took a good 25 minutes to get out and on to Frank E. Rodgers though.
     
  20. Azabache

    Azabache Member

    Nov 22, 1998
    Essex Co.
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I parked there and will again. The attendants were very helpful and friendly. I had no problems with the 20-25 minutes it took to get to 280 after the match. If that's the price I have to pay to experience the game, so be it. I just plan for the extra time in traffic.
     
  21. Fudbutter

    Fudbutter Member

    Mar 22, 2010
    NY
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Parking and Traffic for the Dallas match

    With the much smaller crowd, was it easier to drive and park for this one?
     
  22. ukraine76

    ukraine76 Member

    Feb 8, 2001
    New York
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Parking and Traffic for the Dallas match

    Yes, that' one advantage. Looks like I will driving now until/unless we sign Henry or equivalent. 20-minute walk to the car and then virtually no delay.
     
  23. DoctorK

    DoctorK New Member

    Jan 8, 2002
    NorthBank, Riverbend
    Much, much easier.
     
  24. UpstateFan

    UpstateFan Member

    Apr 19, 2010
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    1st game i went to, I was visiting friends in the city, so i took Path, and would definitly make that the 1st choice if possible.

    I live in Orange County however, so for most cases i'll have to drive. Unless they drastically improve the local traffic situation with better access to 280, i'll be parking at Secaucus Jct. and taking the train to Newark and walking or Path back a station.
     
  25. SoccerScout

    SoccerScout Member

    Jan 3, 2001
    New Jersey, USA
    Club:
    Internacional Porto Alegre
    Is there any good parking in the Ferry Street part on Newark and then a quick walk to the stadium? From that area what is it about a 15 minute walk? Id ont want to drive by the stadium, rather park a little further out..any suggestion for the newark Portuguese Brazilian area for parking?
     

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