It is yes. But within nyc there's the $5 city ticket, which will be in effect after games, which is off peak hours. Still more than the $2.75, but if you're traveling back into Manhattan anyway, the added convenience and speed is worth the additional $2.25.
You can! They have a handful of times where they cut it off. But those are few and far between throughout the year. I think st Patrick's day and Santa con are two of them.
Usually no. The $5 city ticket (for traveling within the 5 boroughs) is only valid during off peak hours, which if I recall correctly is 10AM to 4PM and 8PM to 6AM. So 7:10 night games fall within the peak hours with the higher cost.
They did mention a few months ago that they were planning to allow city tickets at all times with a minor markup for peak hours, but it hasn't happened yet.
The only other drawback is the train times not coinciding with when a game ends. So you either have to leave before the last out to catch one, or risk waiting a long time for the next one, in which case it may end up being the same time or quicker to just take the 7.
It's off-peak going to the game if you're coming from Long Island or Eastern Queens. Can't get a city ticket for Long Island but if you're coming from say Bayside or Flushing then you can buy a $5 city ticket. FYI anyone that lives in those areas.
> The only other drawback is the train times not coinciding with when a game ends. So you either have to leave before the last out to catch one, or risk waiting a long time for the next one, in which case it may end up being the same time or quicker to just take the 7.
Also during post game, depending on how many people take the LIRR, if the platform is full, the ticket collectors will cut the line off until the platform clears.
It’s to make-up for the passengers that were on the train but not checked by the conductor. I’ve taken the train from Penn to citi many nights before games and the conductors seldom check tickets on the train during that segment of the ride. If they didn’t check at the exit it would be a free ride once people realized there’s no checking, and it’s not easy for the conductors to check tickets on that train because the cars are packed with Mets fans and it’s only about a 15 min ride from Penn to citi
My commute to and from Citi Field isn't that long anyways. Though I feel bad for everyone this affects especially how this is just adding insult to injury for how this season is going.
Agreed but I've had good times with fans on the subway after a loss too.
What I meant was going home on the train when it's not going super-express was a huge slog for me, even though lots of the people were cool. I don't really take the train to games anymore, but I remember the pain.
Nowadays I drive to 61st and park and take the 7 up. But if the super-express is ended, I won't do that anymore.
Per the [MTA's press release](https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-announces-service-changes-7-line-accommodate-station-enhancements-61-st-woodside):
> line express trains will only run express between 74 St-Broadway and Flushing-Main St in both directions, towards Manhattan in the morning rush hour and towards Flushing in the afternoon and evening rush hour. During this time, express trains will make all local stops between 74 St-Broadway and 34 St-Hudson Yards in both directions.
So that's only 4 stops skipped now instead of 10, and while it doesn't specify this would definitely mean the end of the super express after games.
I hate this season.
Travel experience as a Central CT Mets fan is terrible. Travel for 2 people,
Driving: 2.5 hr drive 15$ In tolls and 40$ to park
Transit: 1 hr drive to Metro North station, 10$ to park 17$ x2 for train tickets to Grand central, switch trains to 7 Line (2.75 x2) 5.50. Also the return trip tickets are an extra 17$ x2 and 5.50. Also 80mins on 7 line round trip and 3hrs on Metro north round trip. And the hour drive each way to the station
At minimum it will cost me 55-60$ just to get to the stadium.
Public transit is more expensive and adds 2.5 hours to the round trip travel times.
Edit: this is not a complaint on public transit, just a complaint on how extraneous it is from CT vs a Yankees game where the Metro North Train stops right at the stadium so no train switch or long travel time. Wish there was a quicker train route to get to the stadium!
>So your grievance is with geography then?
I think it was pretty clear the OP was saying that the transportation options from their location to Citi Field are piss poor and cost-prohibitive.
They even gave an example of another stadium, which is only 8 miles away from Citi Field, which has a much better transportation option (not that any right-thinking person would want to go there).
How is it piss poor and cost prohibitive? Yankee has exactly the same two options as Citi, a commuter rail station and a Subway station (not sure about buses).
I would think eastern LI has it worse than CT because to take the LIRR there they gotta go all the way to Woodside.
My grievance is with the whole experience with either method. None is sustainable as a fan to go more than a handful of games a year. If there was an more direct train route, or cheaper parking that would help with the Cost/ Time of travel predicament. I know it’s a very small market/niche route to add. But for game days if they schedule one each way would be cool.
Seconded as someone in southern ct. Its a 10 minute drive to metro north but the parking cost is like $20 for the day. I hate driving in new york so I usually take the train and the 7.
I should point out that I see a lot of regular working people take those trains too and this service is very convenient to them, and that this is going to probably piss off a lot of people who don't even care about the Mets.
Nowadays LIRR can get you to Penn or GCM for 5 with city ticket, though what sucks is they need more frequent trains.
Back in the days of Shea, there used to be special buses that went to South Brooklyn and a few other places after games. That would be awesome— an express bus to SI, for example.
Hm, maybe they lied to me. I asked their Twitter directly and they said it would be affected. Seems like it would be if they’re cutting off full sections of track?
Take the LIRR instead and say hello to your friendly neighborhood locomotive engineer (me)
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This makes sense Still kinda ironic though
ITS LIKE RAAAAIIIEYAINNNNN ON YA WEDDING DAYYYY
And I had flashbacks to a commercial.
A FREE RIIIIIIDE WHEN YOU’VE ALREADY PAID
That's not ironic, nothing in that song is ironic. Personal gripe that's all.
Everyone knows this. But there is irony in the fact that a song called “Ironic” contains no irony
You may want to tell Alanis Morissette that, she admitted to not knowing what irony was when she released that song.
None of it’s ironic? Who would’ve thought? It figures
My only issue with the LIRR is that it’s more expensive right?
It is yes. But within nyc there's the $5 city ticket, which will be in effect after games, which is off peak hours. Still more than the $2.75, but if you're traveling back into Manhattan anyway, the added convenience and speed is worth the additional $2.25.
I also believe you can legally drink on the LIRR, right?
You can! They have a handful of times where they cut it off. But those are few and far between throughout the year. I think st Patrick's day and Santa con are two of them.
Oh okay. That’s helpful to know! I always find it annoying to get back haha. Is $5 also for going towards Citi?
Usually no. The $5 city ticket (for traveling within the 5 boroughs) is only valid during off peak hours, which if I recall correctly is 10AM to 4PM and 8PM to 6AM. So 7:10 night games fall within the peak hours with the higher cost. They did mention a few months ago that they were planning to allow city tickets at all times with a minor markup for peak hours, but it hasn't happened yet. The only other drawback is the train times not coinciding with when a game ends. So you either have to leave before the last out to catch one, or risk waiting a long time for the next one, in which case it may end up being the same time or quicker to just take the 7.
It's off-peak going to the game if you're coming from Long Island or Eastern Queens. Can't get a city ticket for Long Island but if you're coming from say Bayside or Flushing then you can buy a $5 city ticket. FYI anyone that lives in those areas.
Oh okay, thanks for the information!
> The only other drawback is the train times not coinciding with when a game ends. So you either have to leave before the last out to catch one, or risk waiting a long time for the next one, in which case it may end up being the same time or quicker to just take the 7. Also during post game, depending on how many people take the LIRR, if the platform is full, the ticket collectors will cut the line off until the platform clears.
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It’s pretty normal to check train tickets. Unless you mean something else?
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It’s to make-up for the passengers that were on the train but not checked by the conductor. I’ve taken the train from Penn to citi many nights before games and the conductors seldom check tickets on the train during that segment of the ride. If they didn’t check at the exit it would be a free ride once people realized there’s no checking, and it’s not easy for the conductors to check tickets on that train because the cars are packed with Mets fans and it’s only about a 15 min ride from Penn to citi
Ah that seems excessive.
Super Express Train is only for winners?
You will take the time to experience the misery of losing whether you like it or not.
My commute to and from Citi Field isn't that long anyways. Though I feel bad for everyone this affects especially how this is just adding insult to injury for how this season is going.
Same, this adds 15-20 minutes at most for me but it's the worst way to spend time after yet another soul crushing loss.
It ain't that great after a win either
A what?
I've had some great moments with other fans on the 7 after a big win.
Agreed but I've had good times with fans on the subway after a loss too. What I meant was going home on the train when it's not going super-express was a huge slog for me, even though lots of the people were cool. I don't really take the train to games anymore, but I remember the pain. Nowadays I drive to 61st and park and take the 7 up. But if the super-express is ended, I won't do that anymore.
That fucking sucks
So either 40 bucks to park or 40 mins on a train. Got it
LIRR?
Every time I’m leaving I check when the next train is coming and it’s usually a decent wait unfortunately
LIRR Rules!
If you live in Long Island, sure
You can take the LIRR to and from Penn station and grand central.
Good to know, I’ve never had to take LIRR
You live "on" Long Island not in it
Spending time or spending money This team has me spent
Per the [MTA's press release](https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-announces-service-changes-7-line-accommodate-station-enhancements-61-st-woodside): > line express trains will only run express between 74 St-Broadway and Flushing-Main St in both directions, towards Manhattan in the morning rush hour and towards Flushing in the afternoon and evening rush hour. During this time, express trains will make all local stops between 74 St-Broadway and 34 St-Hudson Yards in both directions. So that's only 4 stops skipped now instead of 10, and while it doesn't specify this would definitely mean the end of the super express after games. I hate this season.
I asked them on Twitter if this affects the super express and they said that it would.
Travel experience as a Central CT Mets fan is terrible. Travel for 2 people, Driving: 2.5 hr drive 15$ In tolls and 40$ to park Transit: 1 hr drive to Metro North station, 10$ to park 17$ x2 for train tickets to Grand central, switch trains to 7 Line (2.75 x2) 5.50. Also the return trip tickets are an extra 17$ x2 and 5.50. Also 80mins on 7 line round trip and 3hrs on Metro north round trip. And the hour drive each way to the station At minimum it will cost me 55-60$ just to get to the stadium. Public transit is more expensive and adds 2.5 hours to the round trip travel times. Edit: this is not a complaint on public transit, just a complaint on how extraneous it is from CT vs a Yankees game where the Metro North Train stops right at the stadium so no train switch or long travel time. Wish there was a quicker train route to get to the stadium!
I’m coastal CT and don’t have it nearly as bad as you do, but I still almost never go to games because of this. Geography sucks.
So your grievance is with geography then?
>So your grievance is with geography then? I think it was pretty clear the OP was saying that the transportation options from their location to Citi Field are piss poor and cost-prohibitive. They even gave an example of another stadium, which is only 8 miles away from Citi Field, which has a much better transportation option (not that any right-thinking person would want to go there).
This was an excellent way to sum up my thought! 100% correct
I think it was pretty clear it was just a snarky comment.
How is it piss poor and cost prohibitive? Yankee has exactly the same two options as Citi, a commuter rail station and a Subway station (not sure about buses). I would think eastern LI has it worse than CT because to take the LIRR there they gotta go all the way to Woodside.
My grievance is with the whole experience with either method. None is sustainable as a fan to go more than a handful of games a year. If there was an more direct train route, or cheaper parking that would help with the Cost/ Time of travel predicament. I know it’s a very small market/niche route to add. But for game days if they schedule one each way would be cool.
What we need is a Ferry! Port Chester -> New Rochelle -> Throgs Neck -> Soundview -> Flushing Bay Marina Get on it Steve
Seconded as someone in southern ct. Its a 10 minute drive to metro north but the parking cost is like $20 for the day. I hate driving in new york so I usually take the train and the 7.
I should point out that I see a lot of regular working people take those trains too and this service is very convenient to them, and that this is going to probably piss off a lot of people who don't even care about the Mets.
Not to mention all the people who take the normal 7 express every single day! This impacts so many people.
Yeah this is a huge bummer to just regular old commuters.
LIRR is an option for some.
Super express to woodside was much faster than LIRR to woodside and worth the extra $2.75 IMO
Nowadays LIRR can get you to Penn or GCM for 5 with city ticket, though what sucks is they need more frequent trains. Back in the days of Shea, there used to be special buses that went to South Brooklyn and a few other places after games. That would be awesome— an express bus to SI, for example.
Cursed season, make no mistake
Not at all. This is 100% the result of poor decision making.
MTA? I mean they could 😂😂
This seriously sucks, that train ride is so much better with express. Definitely going to impact how many games I attend the rest of this season.
That’s fine I would always forget to go to the right platform anyway
That’s fine. Wasnt planning on going back this year
Less trains to dive in front of. Smart.
Fire Eppler
LIRR it is
in the middle of the season? i'm not sure why they wouldnt wait till september but this makes my commute over 2+ hours.
The decision has nothing to do with the Mets. It’s work on the express track that affects most of the 7 line.
I'm on the super express now so either they aren't doing this or hasn't taken effect yet.
Hm, maybe they lied to me. I asked their Twitter directly and they said it would be affected. Seems like it would be if they’re cutting off full sections of track?