Best way to get to MetLife with my rural parents?

Submitted by bicoschem t3_xt02w2 in jerseycity

I’m headed to the Jets/Dolphins game with my parents on Sunday. They’re in their 60s but in good shape. They’re definitely not used to moving at a fast pace though. What’s the best way to get there from the heights?

  1. Drive and park-how’s parking? PITA to get out or in? Could tailgate.
  2. Uber-convenient but probably expensive.
  3. Bus-least amount of walking but requires a transfer
  4. Train- this leaves from Hoboken and directly goes to MetLife? How is it to take? A long wait after the game?

Super appreciate any help you guys can give me!

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sanjaykhu t1_iqn7odn wrote

Hey so couple of things:

If you drive to the game you need to buy a parking pass in advance and I would go early as it does get crowded fast with tailgaters and exiting after is a fun game of Mario kart

Uber would be convenient but depending on from where yea it would be expensive and after the game good luck getting one to get out

Not sure much about the bus

For train there is a transfer at Secaucus junction that goes straight to the stadium takes roughly 20-25 min and leaves roughly every 15-20. Wait after the game just depends to be fair I had lines super short cause I left with a few min left in the game and some where it's going to be a bit since the trains fill fast

Honestly depsite that the train to me is the best option but hopefully this helps a bit

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CrazyEyesKillah20 t1_iqp87rf wrote

Don't need to buy a parking pass in advance you can buy them when you pull in, but they did the price to 60 bucks for on site parking lot E at least

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AWarTimeConsigliere t1_iqn82sd wrote

Just an FYI I’m assuming you mean Sunday, October 9th because the Jets are on the road tomorrow. Giants play the bears at MetLife tomorrow.

  1. If you want to park in the lots next to the stadium you’ll need to buy a parking pass. There are 2 types…General Admission which is the outer parking lots and premium parking which are the lots right next to the stadium. Without a parking pass you’ll have to park at one of the outer “satellite” parking lots. Parking passes will run you anywhere from $20 to $100 and can be easily purchased on StubHub, Ticketmaster, etc…

You could also attempt to park in the American Dream Mall Parking garage. Not sure how much it costs but it’s easily walkable to the stadium.

  1. Convenient going to the game and drops you off by the Verizon & SAP Gates. Leaving May be an issue. Always a long line of car service/Uber pickup after the game

  2. never took the bus but it drops you off right next to the stadium

  3. train is also super convenient and drops you off next to the stadium but there are hoards of people after the game trying to get on that thing could be an issue

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bicoschem OP t1_iqnf2f9 wrote

Thank you! This is super helpful and I appreciate it. Def going next Sunday, not this Sunday. I’ve been to games before, just not here (I’m a Bills fan don’t hate me)

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AWarTimeConsigliere t1_iqnfaic wrote

Haha the Bills are not hated in these parts much. Eagles, Jets, Cowboys and Pats though? That’s another story!

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slickmartini t1_iqn7f5b wrote

If you can, I’d drive and purchase a parking pass in advance. Also, the Dolphins just played on Thursday. Steelers this Sunday.

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bicoschem OP t1_iqndsn6 wrote

Thanks! Sorry, should’ve specified next Sunday. I promise I know the sportsball good.

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slickmartini t1_iqneqn8 wrote

Anytime! Sorry, the Bills fan in me came out. So hypersensitive about the Dolphins lol.

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bicoschem OP t1_iqnf7mm wrote

OMG IM A BILLS FAN! I just bought tickets to the November game. I’ve been to Buffalo games, I’ve just never bothered to go to MetLife for a game.

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slickmartini t1_iqnfcvm wrote

I’m about to pull the trigger on tix, too! Shall we wait outside the Westin for our team?!

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neonfight t1_iqnrote wrote

I went to a game last year from downtown and took an Uber and the train back. Wasn’t too bad.

For Uber I scheduled it the day before in the app. I just checked and it’s giving me a price of $32 for a 10am pickup. Not too bad. Traffics around then was not bad at all.

Train leaves metlife and will be packed. Then goes to Secaucus and you have to transfer from there to Hoboken.

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RepresentativeLie148 t1_iqp3jha wrote

Went to giants game on Monday .. train from Hoboken station lead me to meadowlands

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LaNaranja315 t1_iqpbrf7 wrote

I have Ubered there and back. On the way there, yes convenient and also somewhat expensive, but not awful. I think it was around $30-40 last time.

The way back is miserable though. I would avoid Uber on the way back, it gets really backed up, drivers will cancel, can take upwards of an hour to get a driver, and then with traffic it's another 30-45 minutes back to the Heights, and will go for around $65.

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AsSubtleAsABrick t1_iqqrqdx wrote

Cheapest - Path to Hoboken and NJ Transit. Last time I did it though leaving kinda sucked and for some reason there were no trains to Hoboken from Secaucus +/- 40 minutes of the end of the game. So you either have to leave early or wait at Secaucus for a while.

I'd put Uber/Driving at the same level, cost aside. When you are sitting in traffic at the end of the game you won't be thinking about cost.

Personally, I'd take the train there from Hoboken to get to the game and then on the way back take the train to Secaucus and then Uber from there.

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HobokenJ t1_iqr8g07 wrote

The train for sure (a short walk once you arrive at the Stadium lot).

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DirectorBeneficial48 t1_iqn7868 wrote

I'm assuming a typo, but what the fuck does "rural" have to do with anything, especially from the heights?

The train from Hoboken requires a stop at Secaucus, you might be waiting a long while for the transfer, I waited a good 40 minutes after the game the other week.

Lyft to the game is usually only $20-25

Never taken the bus there

Have you ever driven to/from a sporting event in your life? Come on, use some common sense.

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bicoschem OP t1_iqndoln wrote

Not a typo. Rural means I grew up across from a cow farm and they have a hard time in more urban areas. And I have driven before and didn’t enjoy it, but it might be the easiest way. You seem to be upset about something, and I honestly hope you have a much better day. Thanks for giving me the info, it’s helpful.

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DirectorBeneficial48 t1_iqne9mr wrote

You seem like a clueless idiot. Not upset in the slightest, but shitting on stupid people who can't put 2+2 together to reach 4 is an easy hobby when it comes across the screen.

And seriously, how in the fuck does "rural" equate to "can't function in a city"? Don't assume every rural dipshit is a witless schmuck like you and your parents.

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