How to get to Yankee Stadium

Options abound in getting to Yankee Stadium for a game. By car, by bus, by subway, by boat. Be advised that due to construction of the new Yankee Stadium, some streets and parking lots will be closed at different times during the season. To safe yourself road rage, consider using mass transit as much as possible this season.

BY CAR

Below are general driving directions from nearby areas. Click here to get directions from a specific address.

From Manhattan

From The East Side: .FDR Drive North to Exit 18 (Willis Ave. Bridge). Cross bridge and follow signs for the Major Deegan Expressway/Interstate 87 North to Exit 4 (149th street) or Exit 5 (155th Street).

From The Wast Side: Henry Hudson Parkway North to Exit 14 Cross Bronx Expressway /Interstate 95 North. Follow 1-95 North to Exit 1C (Major Deegan Expressway Exit) South to Exit 6 (161st Street).

From Brooklyn and Queens

Take the Brooklyn/Queens Expressway (Interstate 278) to the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triboro Bridge. Once over the bridge follow signs to the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87) north and proceed to Exit 4 (149th Street) or Exit 5 (155th Street Exit).

From Staten Island

From the Verrazano Bridge...cross over the bridge and follow the Brooklyn/Queens Expressway (Interstate 278) to the Grand Central Parkway. Go West to the Triboro Bridge. Once over the bridge follow signs to the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87) north and proceed to Exit 4 (149th Street) or Exit 5 (155th Street Exit).

From the Goethels Bridge...cross the Bridge and follow the New Jersey turnpike (Interstate 95) north to the George Washington Bridge. Cross bridge and take Exit 1C to the Major Deegan (Interstate 87) south to Exit 6 (161st Street Exit).

From Long Island

From the Throgs Neck or Whitestone Bridge: Take either bridge to the Cross-Bronx Expressway (Interstate 95) South. Follow to Exit 1C the Major Deegan / Interstate 87 South Exit. Continue on the Major Deegan to Exit 6 (161st Street).

From the Cross Island Parkway: Go North to the Grand Central Parkway West to the Triboro Bridge. Once over the bridge follow signs to the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87) north and proceed to Exit 4 (149th Street) or Exit 5 (155th Street Exit).

From New Jersey

Take the George Washington Bridge...to the Cross-Bronx Expressway to the Major Deegan (Interstate 87) South, Exit 1C. Continue on the Major Deegan to Exit 6 (161st).

Take the George Washington Bridge...to the Cross Bronx Expressway to Exit 2, Jerome Avenue South.

Take the George Washington Bridge...to Harlem River Drive to the 155th Street exit. Cross the Macombs Dam Bridge and follow signs to the stadium.

From Connecticut

Take Interstate 95 South...to the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87) South. Continue on the Major Deegan to Exit 6 (161st Street).

Take Interstate 95 South...to the Bruckner Expressway (Interstate 278) West. Follow the Bruckner Expressway to the Major Deegan (Interstate 87) North. Take Exit 4 (149th Street) or Exit 5 (155th Street).

Take the Merritt Parkway South...to Hutchinson River Parkway South. Follow to Cross County Parkway West to NY State Thruway (Interstate 87) South. Thruway becomes Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87 Still). Follow to exit 6 (161st Street).

Parking Lots

Lot 3. Jerome Ave., East 164th St. & East 162nd St.
Lot 7. River Ave., East 157th St. & East 153rd St.
Lot 8. River Ave. & E. 153rd St.
Lot 9. River Ave. and E. 151st St.
Lot 10. East 153rd St. & River Ave.
Lot 11. River Ave., E. 151st St. & E. 150th St. (Bus Lot)
Lot 13. Lots A/B , Exit 6 Ramp off Southbound I-87
Lot 15. River Ave., E. 164th St. & E. 165th St.
Lot 16. East 149th St. & Exterior Ave.

BY SUBWAY

The 4, B and D trains will take you directly to the Yankee Stadium subway stop at the corner of 161st St. and River Ave. The B and D trains can be accessed along Sixth Avenue. The 4 train runs along Lexington Avenue. The ride is no more than 25 minutes, be it the local or express train you might happen to catch.
• NYC Subway map (PDF)
• MTA's travel info to Yankee Stadium

BY BOAT

One of the coolest ways to get to the Stadium is the Yankee Clipper that goes up the East River and drops you off a few hundred feet away from the Stadium. You'll go from boat to unispan to "The Bat" to the Stadium to your seat while avoiding traffic on the roads and delays on the subway. Roundtrip tickets for 2008 are $22 adults, $18 under 12, free under 3. Book in advance online or by calling 800-53-FERRY. Hop aboard the ferry at one of these five locations: Pier 11, Pier 78, East 34th Street, Port Imperial, Hoboken. See the Yankee Clipper schedule.

BY BUS

The BX 6, BX 13 and BX 55 buses stop at 161st St./Grand Concourse, a three-block walk from Yankee Stadium. If traveling via a private bus, parking is located at 164th and 165th Streets and River Ave. It costs $40, cash only.