Heading to the RAC from Manhattan?

[RutgersRutgersRutgers3x]

Hi all -

I'm moving to Manhattan next month as my company has switched from remote work back to in-person. I'm a season ticket holder for basketball, and I know this will make it challenging to attend games during the week (I'll be giving them to my sister). But for games during the weekend, what will be the best method to get to the RAC for when the season starts back up?

I figured I could take NY Penn to New Brunswick (via NJ Transit), but are there shuttles to the arena once I'm there? Do I have to Uber?

Thanks!

 

[gigantor1024]

Just take a campus bus

 

[APKnight]

The Edison train station is a little closer and less hectic if you are taking UBER or Lyft.

 

[Rutgers25]

Drive if you have a car

 

[Fat Koko]

Weekend campus busses run every 20 minutes and go through Busch on way to Livingston. Not fun especially waiting in winter.

Uber from train to RAC is a better option.

However, Uber from RAC to train station is less reliable. I’ve waited 30 minutes and drivers are confused by Livingston campus. Might miss the train but Northeast Corridor has frequent service even on weekends so not too big an inconvenience.

No easy way to get to the RAC. If the next athletic director has obvious common sense - a big if for this role at Rutgers - the AD will put in a bus direct from the train station, stopping once on George Street to pick up students, and go straight to the RAC entrance.

 

[superfan01]

Drive if you have a car

1k per month to park in most manhattan garages. That's before tolls and congestion pricing which can cost 30 per day if you drive out to Jersey.

 

[lion1983]

Hi all -

I'm moving to Manhattan next month as my company has switched from remote work back to in-person. I'm a season ticket holder for basketball, and I know this will make it challenging to attend games during the week (I'll be giving them to my sister). But for games during the weekend, what will be the best method to get to the RAC for when the season starts back up?

I figured I could take NY Penn to New Brunswick (via NJ Transit), but are there shuttles to the arena once I'm there? Do I have to Uber?

Thanks!

Get off at the Edison station as someone suggested: Its closer, plus 5 minutes less on the train.

I sometimes (when I don't want to use my car or another family member is using the car, and if the weather is not raining or snowing, take my fold-up bike on the train and bike to the RAC from the Edison station (relatively easy bike ride - maybe 15 minutes). Either:

1) Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue and take a pretty quick left onto Kilmer Road ... at the Kilmer DMV center, turn right (there is a traffic signal) onto that small road, Cliff Prescott Lane, which basically runs into or turns into Sutton Lane ... turn left onto Rockafeller Road, which runs right past the parking lost (on your right) and the RAC (on your right also).

OR

2) Turn left onto Plainfield Ave, turn right onto Kilmer Road and go PAST the traffic signal at Cliff Prescott Road, after a curve, turn right onto Road 2 ... from Road 2, turn left at the dead-end corner where there is a solar farm, which zigs and zags a tiny bit before crossing I think Road 3 - and basically runs to the dead end at Rockafeller Road, at the RAC.

You can walk it, technically - but it is probably more than 45 minutes (same route as the 2dn option for biking).

 

[RC80]

You often have good suggestions; but bike ride or walking (in the winter) in that area (which I also know well) to a person that may not be as familiar - may not be the best idea. Also like going to Edison train station instead of NB - but have Uber ready; Another option is Metro Park; certainly not as close - but plenty of options outside the station to take you to the RAC; 20-25 minutes depending on time of day from Metro Park to RAC.

 

[lion1983]

You often have good suggestions; but bike ride or walking (in the winter) in that area (which I also know well) to a person that may not be as familiar - may not be the best idea. Also like going to Edison train station instead of NB - but have Uber ready; Another option is Metro Park; certainly not as close - but plenty of options outside the station to take you to the RAC; 20-25 minutes depending on time of day from Metro Park to RAC.

Walking would be no good, I agree.

I HAVE done the bike ride - and it is not bad ... for me. And lets me work the legs after an hour train ride sitting on my rear end. Not ideal, I agree - prefer driving. The advantage of using the bike FOR ME (not saying others care), is that I control my schedule without having to wait for Uber/Lyft, etc.

 

[RUDiddy777]

The Edison train station is a little closer and less hectic if you are taking UBER or Lyft.

This is the best advice.

 

[DHajekRC84]

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

Hi all -

I'm moving to Manhattan next month as my company has switched from remote work back to in-person. I'm a season ticket holder for basketball, and I know this will make it challenging to attend games during the week (I'll be giving them to my sister). But for games during the weekend, what will be the best method to get to the RAC for when the season starts back up?

I figured I could take NY Penn to New Brunswick (via NJ Transit), but are there shuttles to the arena once I'm there? Do I have to Uber?

Thanks!

Use Amtrak Northeast Corridor Line to New Brunswick from Penn Station. Book way ahead if you’re going to use Amtrak, which doesn’t make as many stops. Book your tickets now, if you know what dates you will attend, using the Amtrak app. Roughly the same price as NJ Transit if you book now.

Once you get to New Brunswick train station, I would Uber, but you can also take the campus bus.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

1k per month to park in most manhattan garages. That's before tolls and congestion pricing which can cost 30 per day if you drive out to Jersey.

FYI - City parking garage charges 350 and up + tax.

https://cityparking.nyc/search?lat=..._text=650 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA

 

[lion1983]

FYI - City parking garage charges 350 and up + tax.

https://cityparking.nyc/search?lat=..._text=650 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA

Which garage is that?

The lowest cost garage I have been able to find in Manhattan (South of 96th Street, at least), is about $500/month + 18% tax ... 10 percentage points of the 18% can be exempted by applying for a certificate from NYC that proves you are a Manhattan resident - and presented to the garage.

I have calculated that it is actually cheaper than most monthly garages in Manhattan, and many in Brooklyn (especially areas of Brooklyn nearest to Manhattan), to park on the street on alternate side parking sides of the street (either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri), and pay the $65 ticket 2X per week: As long as you pay the ticket within 2-3 days EACH time (you do not want to risk piling up tickets and risk getting towed). Generally, if ticketed for an alternate side parking street violation you do NOT get towed ... you do risk getting towed if at a hydrant, or if on a street that has no parking 8 AM- 6 PM Mon-Fri), or 7 AM to 7 PM ... especially if you get ticketed once and do not grab the ticket (if they see a ticket already there, they will likely tow the car). Towing is a higher ticket price, PLJUS $250 to redeem the car, I think, though that could be outdated and low. Hydrants are also a higher priced ticket.

If ticketed twice a week, that is $130 per week, or $7,020 per year - but there are any holidays for which alternate side parking u=is suspended, so figure at least 10 fewer tickets, or $650 less ... which + $6370 per year.

A garage at $500/month + 8% tax is $6,480 per year - more than the tickets. But most garage slots are for more.

Link to NYC Parking violation schedules: https://www.nyc.gov/site/finance/vehicles/services-violation-codes.page.

For me, as I am semi-retired, I sit in the car with the engine on - in which case you are not ticketed. The rule is no PARKING during the hours of alternate side parking, not no STANDING. Every neighborhood has its own alternate side parking culture ... amazing how people adapt. Thus, I only have to pay the congestion charge ($9, once per day entering the "zone") periodically, if I have to move the car to another spot for some reason, and that move forces me to go onto the highway to circle around. But that only happens about 1X per month.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

Which garage is that?

The lowest cost garage I have been able to find in Manhattan (South of 96th Street, at least), is about $500/month + 18% tax ... 10 percentage points of the 18% can be exempted by applying for a certificate from NYC that proves you are a Manhattan resident - and presented to the garage.

I have calculated that it is actually cheaper than most monthly garages in Manhattan, and many in Brooklyn (especially areas of Brooklyn nearest to Manhattan), to park on the street on alternate side parking sides of the street (either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri), and pay the $65 ticket 2X per week: As long as you pay the ticket within 2-3 days EACH time (you do not want to risk piling up tickets and risk getting towed). Generally, if ticketed for an alternate side parking street violation you do NOT get towed ... you do risk getting towed if at a hydrant, or if on a street that has no parking 8 AM- 6 PM Mon-Fri), or 7 AM to 7 PM ... especially if you get ticketed once and do not grab the ticket (if they see a ticket already there, they will likely tow the car). Towing is a higher ticket price, PLJUS $250 to redeem the car, I think, though that could be outdated and low. Hydrants are also a higher priced ticket.

If ticketed twice a week, that is $130 per week, or $7,020 per year - but there are any holidays for which alternate side parking u=is suspended, so figure at least 10 fewer tickets, or $650 less ... which + $6370 per year.

A garage at $500/month + 8% tax is $6,480 per year - more than the tickets. But most garage slots are for more.

Link to NYC Parking violation schedules: https://www.nyc.gov/site/finance/vehicles/services-violation-codes.page.

For me, as I am semi-retired, I sit in the car with the engine on - in which case you are not ticketed. The rule is no PARKING during the hours of alternate side parking, not no STANDING. Every neighborhood has its own alternate side parking culture ... amazing how people adapt. Thus, I only have to pay the congestion charge ($9, once per day entering the "zone") periodically, if I have to move the car to another spot for some reason, and that move forces me to go onto the highway to circle around. But that only happens about 1X per month.

The name of the company is City Parking, and
They have several locations throughout NYC.
Click on the Link, access the monthly tab, and you’ll see all the locations and offers.

 

[RutgersLarry]

Whats an uber cost roughly from Edison train station to the RAC?

 

[PiscatawayMike_rivals73455]

Whats an uber cost roughly from Edison train station to the RAC?

No more than 10 bucks.

 

[rutgersfandan]

@RutgersRutgersRutgers3x I did this commute for 10 years while living in Manhattan, and missed fewer than 10 RAC / home games in that time. I just moved to Jersey City (no car), which doesn't change the commute much (PATH to Newark to get the same train I would have from NYP).

Let me start by saying it requires a degree of flexibility from your boss / company to make this work. I was fortunate to have three very supportive bosses during that decade, and they knew I'd supply a good work product especially with this allowance of a passion.

For 7pm games, you'll need to be on the 5:25pm from Penn that gets into Edison by 6:20pm. Uber from there to the RAC and you'll make a 7pm tip. For earlier games, the 4:50 and 5:08 are your goals... and later ones the 6:17pm.

Postgame trains will obviously be easier from Edison too as you don't cross the Raritan twice unnecessarily. Your issue will be Uber postgame, but there's a pickup spot by Henry's Diner. I always had a friend/family driving and drop-off situation. Postgame trains from Edison:

6pm/6:30pm games: 8:29pm or 9:14pm
7pm games: 9:41pm
8pm games: 10:35pm
8:30pm / 9pm games: 11:55pm or have a friend drive you north to beat the 10:35 train to Secaucus

The time investment is real (5pm departure, 11pm return for a 7pm game). 8 of my 10 years in Manhattan, I did this trip from the Upper West Side... so that added 15-20 more minutes from Penn via subway.

There were a select few of us, but it has been done. Go RU!

 

[Fat Koko]

@RutgersRutgersRutgers3x I did this commute for 10 years while living in Manhattan, and missed fewer than 10 RAC / home games in that time. I just moved to Jersey City (no car), which doesn't change the commute much (PATH to Newark to get the same train I would have from NYP).

Let me start by saying it requires a degree of flexibility from your boss / company to make this work. I was fortunate to have three very supportive bosses during that decade, and they knew I'd supply a good work product especially with this allowance of a passion.

For 7pm games, you'll need to be on the 5:25pm from Penn that gets into Edison by 6:20pm. Uber from there to the RAC and you'll make a 7pm tip. For earlier games, the 4:50 and 5:08 are your goals... and later ones the 6:17pm.

Postgame trains will obviously be easier from Edison too as you don't cross the Raritan twice unnecessarily. Your issue will be Uber postgame, but there's a pickup spot by Henry's Diner. I always had a friend/family driving and drop-off situation. Postgame trains from Edison:

6pm/6:30pm games: 8:29pm or 9:14pm
7pm games: 9:41pm
8pm games: 10:35pm
8:30pm / 9pm games: 11:55pm or have a friend drive you north to beat the 10:35 train to Secaucus

The time investment is real (5pm departure, 11pm return for a 7pm game). 8 of my 10 years in Manhattan, I did this trip from the Upper West Side... so that added 15-20 more minutes from Penn via subway.

There were a select few of us, but it has been done. Go RU!

Precision. Perfect post.

 

[motorb54]

Wow Dan!
That is a fan,

 

[Retired711]

Weekend campus busses run every 20 minutes and go through Busch on way to Livingston. Not fun especially waiting in winter.

Uber from train to RAC is a better option.

However, Uber from RAC to train station is less reliable. I’ve waited 30 minutes and drivers are confused by Livingston campus. Might miss the train but Northeast Corridor has frequent service even on weekends so not too big an inconvenience.

No easy way to get to the RAC. If the next athletic director has obvious common sense - a big if for this role at Rutgers - the AD will put in a bus direct from the train station, stopping once on George Street to pick up students, and go straight to the RAC entrance.

I echo your last sentence. If Rutgers *really* wants to be NY's team, then it has to make it a hell of a lot easier to get to Rutgers' sports venues from NY via public transit.

 

[Hondo77]

Just take a campus bus

 

[WillieTheSilent]

just read what @rutgersfandan said above https://www.on3.com/boards/threads/heading-to-the-rac-from-manhattan.6662392/post-141893637

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2.2 mile walk from Edison train station. Some express trains miss edison completely. You might be better off headed to New Brunswick and taking a campus bus over.. not sure where you can get a campus bus headed that way but I'd suspect a short walk over to College Ave will find one near College Ave/Hamilton street intersection At worst walk further up College Ave to teh student center. You won't find campus buses close to Edison station... though a taxi or Uber might be easier since it won't have to cross the river from Edison station and I'd suspect most game traffic comes from other directions.