The “Nostalgia Special” is rolling once more for opening day.
The four-car train left Grand Central Terminal at 11:30 a.m. Monday and arrived at Yankee Stadium at about noon, the MTA announced.
The low-voltage cars, originally run by the Interborough Rapid Transit system, started running in 1917 and were retired in the early 1960s.
For those who prefer to get to the game the modern way, here are some options:
Subway
The subway’s 161 St-Yankee Stadium station, with service on the B, D and 4 lines, is right in front of the stadium at the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue. No matter when a game is being played, you can always take the 4 train. Or, you can take the B or D trains based on the following schedule.
B & D Service from Manhattan
Game Time Northbound to the Game Southbound from the Game
Weekday - 7:05 p.m. Use the B (arriving at the stadium between 4:15 and 6:55 p.m., otherwise use the D) Use the D
Weekday - 1:05 p.m. Use the D The D stops at the stadium until 4:05 p.m.; after 4:05, the B and the D both stop at the stadium.
Weekend - any time Use the D
B & D Service from the Bronx
Day/Time Southbound to the Game Northbound from the Game
Weekday - 7:05 p.m. The B and the D both stop at the stadium. Use the D
Weekday - 1:05 p.m. Use the D The D stops at the stadium until 4:15 p.m.; thereafter it’s the B.
Weekend - any time Use the D
Metro-North Railroad
Metro-North’s Yankees-E. 153rd Street Station is a short walk from the stadium. Metro-North provides direct service to all games via the Hudson Line. And for all weeknight and weekend games, Metro-North also provides special direct service from the New Haven Line and the Harlem Line. Special game trains on all three lines are timed to let fans arrive for the first pitch and depart for a leisurely walk to the train station after the last out. The railroad also provides frequent shuttle service to the stadium from Grand Central Terminal and Harlem-125th Street during and after all games.
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Buses
The Bx6 and Bx13 both stop right in front of the stadium at E. 161st Street and River Avenue. In addition, the Bx1 and Bx2 both stop at E. 161st Street and the Grand Concourse, a three-block walk to the stadium. (Click on the links for route maps and real-time bus locations through MTA Bus Time™.)
The BxM4 express bus also stops at 161st Street and the Grand Concourse, three blocks from the stadium. The bus provides half-hourly service to weeknight games and hourly service at other times. After the game, the bus stops hourly at 158th Street and the Grand Concourse. Real-time bus locations are available using text messaging, smartphones or tablets through MTA Bus Time™, or through third party apps. The standard express bus fare is $6.50, payable with a pay-per-ride MetroCard, Express Bus Plus MetroCard, or coins.
Long Island Rail Road
Yankees fans from Long Island and Queens can get to Yankee Stadium on the LIRR and avoid the hassle and expense of parking. Just catch any train to Penn Station. Then, walk one block east to Herald Square where you can catch the uptown B or D subway (depending on what time the game is being played) right to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium. You can also catch the uptown A, C or 1 from Penn Station and change to the B or D at 59th Street-Columbus Circle.
Uber
Uber is offering a special $15 UberPOOL flat fare from anywhere in the city to and from Yankee Stadium for the game.
