First Trip to NY to see the Jets.

[Sandman]

First off, im sorry if this is in the wrong forum area, if it is then please move it or I will delete it if neccesary.

Im planning to come over for the Bills game and need to ask a whole host of questions. I hope you guys dont mind helping a UK Jets fan make his first trip over and see my team play.

Ok here are the questions.

1) What is the best way for me to obtain a single ticket?

2) Looking at hotels its obviously much more expensive in the heart of the City. I want to do a little sightseeing as well whilst im over. So, is it best for me to pay top dollar and go in the centre, or if i had a hotel in Brooklyn or New jersey would it be easy enough to get to the meadowlands and also into the City centre for sight seeing?

3) Dependent on where i stay but what is the best way for me to get to the stadium? by train? or car? taxi?

4) it seems a lot of you do the parking lot BBQ before the matches. Is there a public area where i could gather with some fellow jets fans or cos i will be on my own should i just head into the stadium?

Thanks for any help you guys can give. Im clueless on a lot of this and need some help. The Game is the most important thing for me so i dont mind staying in New Jersey if that eases the travel (if the travel is hard?). Staying in the centre of NY would be nice, but it looks well pricey. I cant find anything less than about $320 a night unless its a hostel and thats just too much. Upto about $200 a night i could accept.

[KOZ]

My answers below hope they help!

First off, im sorry if this is in the wrong forum area, if it is then please move it or I will delete it if neccesary.

Im planning to come over for the Bills game and need to ask a whole host of questions. I hope you guys dont mind helping a UK Jets fan make his first trip over and see my team play.

Ok here are the questions.

1) What is the best way for me to obtain a single ticket?

Most people try to go the stub hub or ebay route, but you can also try and scalp on the day of the game by going directly to the Meadowlands. The only downside to the Meadowlands is that you aren't guaranteed a ticket, with the others, you can buy your ticket in advance.

2) Looking at hotels its obviously much more expensive in the heart of the City. I want to do a little sightseeing as well whilst im over. So, is it best for me to pay top dollar and go in the centre, or if i had a hotel in Brooklyn or New jersey would it be easy enough to get to the meadowlands and also into the City centre for sight seeing?

Shop around for the best rates. It's true that right now you are in the midst of the holiday season, and prices for most hotels in NYC are trumped up greatly. If you look outside, whether it be in NJ or queens/brooklyn, you can find a cheaper deal, but the downside is that you are outside of the action to some degree. Try hotels.com and the other sites, as you can find a pretty good amount of listings by price.

3) Dependent on where i stay but what is the best way for me to get to the stadium? by train? or car? taxi?

Alot of folks take the bus from the Port Authority Bus Depot (8th Avenue at 42nd Street) in Manhattan. From there, it's less than 10 miles to the stadium and you shouldn't expect to be onboard for more than 30 minutes. I've heard that it's best to arrive early for the bus, but the frequency of busses running to the meadowlands is very great on game day. Don't go with a taxi, you'll be paying a large premium from NYC. Rail isn't very practical yet, when the new stadium is built you'll be in better shape.

4) it seems a lot of you do the parking lot BBQ before the matches. Is there a public area where i could gather with some fellow jets fans or cos i will be on my own should i just head into the stadium?
Some folks on here tailgate every weekend in NJ, it might be best to see if someone will give you a courtesy invite.

Thanks for any help you guys can give. Im clueless on a lot of this and need some help. The Game is the most important thing for me so i dont mind staying in New Jersey if that eases the travel (if the travel is hard?). Staying in the centre of NY would be nice, but it looks well pricey. I cant find anything less than about $320 a night unless its a hostel and thats just too much. Upto about $200 a night i could accept.

[baamf]

Can't help you with the hotels and such but I can offer you an extra ticket that I have and an invite to our tailgate (we even fly the Rampant Lion flag so you'll feel more at home). If you are interested PM me and I'll send you the details. If you decide on something different, you can definitely scalp tickets in the parking lot, it is never a problem getting one. Singles are usually cheaper as well as scalpers just want to get rid of them....

[boogerstyles]

Don't stay in new jersey. It will be too difficult to see the city, and theres no good transportation options in/out, especially late at nite.

You prob dont want to stay in brooklyn either, only because the nice hotels there (i.e. clean, good areas close to manhattan), are probably just as expensive as manhattan but im not sure. The Brooklyn Marriot is one you might want to check out. If you want REAL cheap and some what edgy, theres a Holiday Inn in Sunset Park which is relativly close, but certainly on the seedy side. New York City is $$$$$$, on the same level as london, so unless your a very brave tourist, your wallet is prob going to take hit. I would get a hotel in manhattan.

p.s. avoid taking taxis long distances. If you stay in manhattan, you will get a flat rate from the airport (i think its 60$) to anywhere in manhattan. If you stay in brooklyn/queens you will not get a flat rate, and the meter could run beyond 60 bucks.

good luck!!!

[Section 227, Row 5]

1) What is the best way for me to obtain a single ticket?

Baamf is right. A single ticket can be had from a scalper fairly easily. If you don't want the uncertainty of that, buy a cheap one on eBay, no matter where it is, just to get in the door. Then you can move around and "better" your seat by looking for open spaces.

2) Looking at hotels its obviously much more expensive in the heart of the City. I want to do a little sightseeing as well whilst im over. So, is it best for me to pay top dollar and go in the centre, or if i had a hotel in Brooklyn or New jersey would it be easy enough to get to the meadowlands and also into the City centre for sight seeing?

You might try the Milford Plaza. Most of us from this close to the city usually don't have to get a room in the city, so we're not up on that. But I've stayed at the Milford Plaza and the rate was fairly reasonable. It's in the heart of the theatre district and plenty of things to go do and see within easy walking distance.

3) Dependent on where i stay but what is the best way for me to get to the stadium? by train? or car? taxi?

By bus.

4) it seems a lot of you do the parking lot BBQ before the matches. Is there a public area where i could gather with some fellow jets fans or cos i will be on my own should i just head into the stadium?

When you get to the parking lot, try walking around the stadium until you get to the "Gate C" side. Go look for parking area 16H. There's a huge Jets contingent there... DJ blasting R&R... beer... food... all they want is a contribution. But the place rocks and you can definitely get into the atmosphere there.

[jonnyd]

so far I htink baamfs invite is the best way to go sandman, how can you beat that? as far as hotels go, the unfortunate part is the time of your trip.NYC around christmas time is jam packed with tourists eating up all the hotel rooms and driving the already high prices even higher.

But your best bet is still to get raped and stay in manhattan. Id hate to see you in brooklyn or queens in a shithole with no knowledge of your whereabouts etc.....stay in manhattan for the convenience

[KOZ]

You can always stay with me. My wife won't mind and I get all of the nudie channels for free as I steal cable TV.


That was very nice of you Jonny!

[Sandman]

Thanks guys so much for your responses so far. I agree with you jonnyd that baamf's offer is way too good to turn down and so i have accepted that from him already and stunned and very pleased by the responses form you guys.

So it looks like im sorted for a ticket and tailgating. I just need to sort my hotel yet. I looked at the Milford Plaza as suggested and its over $400 a night!!! :( wow!! thats way to high for me.I think im going to have to keep looking as i do want to stay in Manhattan or somwhere in the city.

I should have gone to a game in September when all the Xmas shoppers are still in spain etc. Oh well! ill know better next year! :)

[KOZ]

Thanks guys so much for your responses so far. I agree with you jonnyd that baamf's offer is way too good to turn down and so i have accepted that from him already and stunned and very pleased by the responses form you guys.

So it looks like im sorted for a ticket and tailgating. I just need to sort my hotel yet. I looked at the Milford Plaza as suggested and its over $400 a night!!! :( wow!! thats way to high for me.I think im going to have to keep looking as i do want to stay in Manhattan or somwhere in the city.

I should have gone to a game in September when all the Xmas shoppers are still in spain etc. Oh well! ill know better next year! :)

Wow you are getting screwed with hotel pricing. I just went onto hotels.com and checked the rates- the lowest rates at the airports is $175 a night and they are dumps! The lowest prices in Brooklyn are $400 a night and Manhattan is even more.

Here's something for you- I'm not sure of your age and what you may look for in a hotel, but if you look into a Hostel type arrangement I am sure that you can find something for alot less.

Priceline.com is also a good site, but you won't know where you are staying until the price is accepted.

[Sandman]

Wow you are getting screwed with hotel pricing. I just went onto hotels.com and checked the rates- the lowest rates at the airports is $175 a night and they are dumps! The lowest prices in Brooklyn are $400 a night and Manhattan is even more.

Here's something for you- I'm not sure of your age and what you may look for in a hotel, but if you look into a Hostel type arrangement I am sure that you can find something for alot less.

Priceline.com is also a good site, but you won't know where you are staying until the price is accepted.

yeah that was why i started thinking about staying in New Jersey, the prices are much lower and i only really want to go around in NY during the day and early evening. I wont be out partying the night away on my own. If i dont manage to find something at around $250 I will have to try out of the city and travel in for my sightseeing.

I did think about the hostels but im not sure what kind they are. The ones where you can get single rooms are ok, but i dont want a communal bunk room or anything so i tend to give them a miss.

I was coming for three nights but maybe ill cut it down to two if I cant find a cheaper place.

[Section 227, Row 5]

I looked at the Milford Plaza as suggested and its over $400 a night!!! :( wow!! thats way to high for me. I think im going to have to keep looking as i do want to stay in Manhattan or somwhere in the city.

Ouch! Sorry Sandman. I haven't stayed there in years and had no idea it was that high. But you get the idea. There are still other, off-priced places right in that area and everything is within walking distance. You can even walk to the Port Authority bus station from that area to go to the game. When you get into the city, park your car in a garage and walk away from it. You won't need it until you leave the city and in fact, it even gets in the way.

Baamfs offer is too good to pass up. All you need now is the hotel, unless Johnnyd lets you stay in his basement for $50. Don't worry about all the telephones he has down there. It's a little "business" he runs on the side and whatever you do, don't ask too many questions about it either.

[KOZ]

yeah that was why i started thinking about staying in New Jersey, the prices are much lower and i only really want to go around in NY during the day and early evening. I wont be out partying the night away on my own. If i dont manage to find something at around $250 I will have to try out of the city and travel in for my sightseeing.

I did think about the hostels but im not sure what kind they are. The ones where you can get single rooms are ok, but i dont want a communal bunk room or anything so i tend to give them a miss.

Given the fact that you are looking into visiting during the day and heading back at night without alot of fanfare, you can definitely look at hotels in NJ and the outer boroughs.

The good thing is that you can get to NYC from most places in NJ via a reasonably priced and fairly quick bus or train ride, definitely under an hour. If you get a place closer to the stadium, you're talking a very quick ride.

Alot of folks from this board live in NJ, and I would think that they might be able to give you some names of towns that are close enough to get you where you want to be.

As for Queens or Brooklyn, there's alot of areas that are commutable, but are absolute shitholes.

To pay upwards of $400 a night for a hotel room is truly highway robbery.

[Section 227, Row 5]

Hey Koz, you and I have almost the exact same number of posts!

[baamf]

What about that hotel right at the Meadowlands. I think it's the Sheraton or something, that's where the players stay. I'm sure you can get a bus ride into the city from there, and on game day you are just around the corner. Not sure of the prices or availability though.

Just found a link...

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[Sandman]

Given the fact that you are looking into visiting during the day and heading back at night without alot of fanfare, you can definitely look at hotels in NJ and the outer boroughs.

yeah! somehere in East Rutherford or something close to the stadium could work quite well. But im not sure of the vicintity to the stadium when im looking at hotels in NJ.



To pay upwards of $400 a night for a hotel room is truly highway robbery.

yeah tell me about it. Its somewhat my own fault for coming to a game in December. Even a few weeks ago and it would have been way cheaper. Maybe Janruary when we get that wild card home match when we win the division ;)

[KOZ]

Hey Koz, you and I have almost the exact same number of posts!

Now (filler)

[KOZ]

Hey Koz, you and I have almost the exact same number of posts!

We have the same amount....

[baamf]

We have the same amount....

That won't last long with you two post whores... :wink:

:grin:

[Jetdic]

I stayed in Jersey last year and drove into the city. It was extrememly easy to get in and out of the city. I was surprised. I stayed at a hotel for about 100 bucks a night near the Meadowlands. I woke up in the morning and was a 2 minute drive from the Stadium.

[Section 227, Row 5]

That won't last long with you two post whores... :wink:

:grin:

I resemble that remark!

[The Waterboy]

The Hilton is not bad if you are not in the city

Hilton in Hasbourk Heights $145
Hilton by the GW Bridge in Fort Lee $219

[Section 227, Row 5]

What about that hotel right at the Meadowlands. I think it's the Sheraton...

Just found a link...

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I've seen people walking the 1/2 mile from the Sheraton to the stadium... it's not a big deal. Call the hotel and get the concierge on the phone and ask him/her about transportation into Manhatten from there. If you can do that, I wouldn't even take the car into the city. The parking at the Sheraton will be much cheaper (if anything at all). When you walk to the stadium from the Sheraton, you almost have to walk right past 16H too, on your way to Baamf's.

This is, of course, providing you haven't taken Johnnyd up on staying in his basement for $50 with Uncle Vinnie and Cousin Paulie. They might keep you up at night though, because they're on the phone a lot taking care of "business." When you first get there, just tell them "Fuggedaboutit" and they'll know you're cool.

[Sandman]

I stayed in Jersey last year and drove into the city. It was extrememly easy to get in and out of the city. I was surprised. I stayed at a hotel for about 100 bucks a night near the Meadowlands. I woke up in the morning and was a 2 minute drive from the Stadium.

Sounds good, what was the Hotel called and was it a nice hotel for the money?

[jonnyd]

That was very nice of you Jonny!

nice! I wish I was creative like that....well done my friend:beer:

[typeOnegative13NY]

the sheraton meadowlands is right around the $165 a night range. right across from the stadium an has buses into the city.

[KOZ]

the sheraton meadowlands is right around the $165 a night range. right across from the stadium an has buses into the city.


Ring ring ring- we have a weener!

[Section 227, Row 5]

Look no further.

As a guest with a room reservation, you should be able to park your car in the Meadowlands Sheraton parking lot for free. Lock it up, leave it there and don't even think about driving it into the city or anywhere else. If you're unfamiliar with getting around the city by car (and I suspect you fall into that category), your vehicle will become a tremendous nuisance and expense to you as you cruise around looking for expensive, short-term parking garages which are almost always blocks from where you want to go and always facing the wrong way on a one-way street.

Take the bus into the city and knock yourself out. Then, the following morning, walk to the game. You'll save more money by not having to pay the $15 parking and hunt for a parking spot. Hit parking area 16H for a little pre-tailgate and head over to Baamf's.

These are your best options.

[typeOnegative13NY]

Ring ring ring- we have a weener!
:rofl: :rofl:

[jonnyd]

I've seen people walking the 1/2 mile from the Sheraton to the stadium... it's not a big deal. Call the hotel and get the concierge on the phone and ask him/her about transportation into Manhatten from there. If you can do that, I wouldn't even take the car into the city. The parking at the Sheraton will be much cheaper (if anything at all). When you walk to the stadium from the Sheraton, you almost have to walk right past 16H too, on your way to Baamf's.

This is, of course, providing you haven't taken Johnnyd up on staying in his basement for $50 with Uncle Vinnie and Cousin Paulie. They might keep you up at night though, because they're on the phone a lot taking care of "business." When you first get there, just tell them "Fuggedaboutit" and they'll know you're cool.

uncle vinnie sleeps with the fishes......on the brightside though, paulie was granted parole and is getting his barber's license.....he always was a whiz with a razorblade

[Section 227, Row 5]

uncle vinnie sleeps with the fishes......on the brightside though, paulie was granted parole and is getting his barber's license.....he always was a whiz with a razorblade

Give Paulie my regards. Last time I stayed in your basement they patted me down when I was coming down the stairs. Something about "looking for some wires" or something. When I told them the last time I had any wires on me was when I was a kid wearing braces, they said, "What are you... a fucking wise guy?"

But then after they didn't find any wires, they said, "Okay, fuggedaboutit," and everything was cool. Those guys sure do get a lot of telephone calls though.

[Sandman]

Look no further.

As a guest with a room reservation, you should be able to park your car in the Meadowlands Sheraton parking lot for free. Lock it up, leave it there and don't even think about driving it into the city or anywhere else. If you're unfamiliar with getting around the city by car (and I suspect you fall into that category), your vehicle will become a tremendous nuisance and expense to you as you cruise around looking for expensive, short-term parking garages which are almost always blocks from where you want to go and always facing the wrong way on a one-way street.

Take the bus into the city and knock yourself out. Then, the following morning, walk to the game. You'll save more money by not having to pay the $15 parking and hunt for a parking spot. Hit parking area 16H for a little pre-tailgate and head over to Baamf's.

These are your best options.

This is all awesome and im totally down with Staying in East Rutherford but unfortunatley that hotel is totally booked up so im out of options on that one as well. Maybe there are more hotels near the stadium? does anyone know any other hotels in the near vicinity?

[baamf]

This is all awesome and im totally down with Staying in East Rutherford but unfortunatley that hotel is totally booked up so im out of options on that one as well. Maybe there are more hotels near the stadium? does anyone know any other hotels in the near vicinity?

Check out these links, both are close to the stadium.

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[Sandman]

Thanks guys for all your help. I really am grateful to all that have offered their help and information.

I have now managed to get a reservation at the Sheraton, not far from the stadium. I just changed the reservation from the Friday to the Saturday and they had some space for me.

So im all set now, I have the ticket on its way (Thanks Baamf) I have a tailgate to go to (thannks again Baamf) and now i have a reservation and a flight. So now im totally stoked and really looking forward to it :)

Just one more question now :)

How easy is it for me to get to New York City from east Rutherford?

[KOZ]

Thanks guys for all your help. I really am grateful to all that have offered their help and information.

I have now managed to get a reservation at the Sheraton, not far from the stadium. I just changed the reservation from the Friday to the Saturday and they had some space for me.

So im all set now, I have the ticket on its way (Thanks Baamf) I have a tailgate to go to (thannks again Baamf) and now i have a reservation and a flight. So now im totally stoked and really looking forward to it :)

Just one more question now :)

How easy is it for me to get to New York City from east Rutherford?

Couldn't be much easier. There is a bus that runs from the Port Authority in NYC (bus depot) to East Rutherford, and with great frequency.

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Look at the attached schedule, pay particular attention to the first 2 stops, the Port Authority and then East Rutherford. Looks like 16-20 minutes is the norm.

Not bad at all, and if you head to NYC during rush hour I know that the buses are given a priority lane, bypassing a good amount of traffic.

[Sandman]

Couldn't be much easier. There is a bus that runs from the Port Authority in NYC (bus depot) to East Rutherford, and with great frequency.

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Look at the attached schedule, pay particular attention to the first 2 stops, the Port Authority and then East Rutherford. Looks like 16-20 minutes is the norm.

Not bad at all, and if you head to NYC during rush hour I know that the buses are given a priority lane, bypassing a good amount of traffic.

Thanks for your help Koz, all you guys have been brilliant. I could not have asked for more help than i have received. This is going to be my first trip, but im already planning to go twice next season so im going to gather as much info whilst I am over as possible.

Thanks again guys.! you have renewed my faith in people :)