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We’ve got a conflict. The bus leaves too early for us (3:30). Its impossible for us to take the bus.
Whats the simplest way?
NJ Transit from Penn Station.
Is there going to be adequate parking for private cars in the stadium parking lot?
Is there nearby parking outside the stadium area?
Where are you leaving from?
Met Life stadium was made to host 90,000+ people at a time and there is ample parking available for football games. I assume that all parking will be open for this event. Many busses leave from Port Authority towards the area of the stadium, log onto the PA site and get info. NJ Transit rail also stops in Secaucus but I don’t think it gets close enough to the stadium to walk (I may be wrong. This info is verifiable from the NJ Transit site as well.)
I’m assuming you got tickets. If so, there was a flyer in the envelope with the tickets that describes the various options. They don’t recommend driving because of the traffic. In addition, the parking fee is steep ($25). There are buses from Port Authority and NJ Transit trains to Secaucus with a connecting train to the stadium.
Of course, this is assuming that you’re coming from Manhattan or someplace from which Manhattan is reasonable to get to. It would help if you told us where you’re coming from.
The Train to met Life Stadium only runs for special events, The Siyum is officially a private event. The same holds true for the buses as well, You will need to call NJ transit. Its possible the Coach Company Bus will run from the Port Authority.
Hopefully the Siyum organizers contacted NJ transit , notified them about the Siyum and asked if some public transit could run (At least the buses)
if All else fails, take the NJ Transit to Secaucus and take a taxi, its only about $10 to Met Life and I am sure you will easily be able to find others to share the ride with you
I heard that the Siyum HaShas is now completely sold out.
(copied)August 1st – Schedule SIYUM INFORMATION . JUST AN IDEA..
5:40pm – Penn Statioin
6:10pm – Get on any NJ transit train from Penn Station to Secaucus
6:20pm (approx) transfer at Secaucus for direct shuttle to Metlife
6:25pm – Arrive at Metlife Stadium
7:00pm – Siyum Hashas
10:00pm – Maariv
Shuttle service will run after the event also.
11:00pm – arrive back at Penn Station NYC
Price: $4.50 one way for 1 adult from Penn Station to Metlife, can purchase
Approx travel time: less then half an hour
More detailed info about train service from secaucus to Metlife
The new rail system connects the northeast corridor to the Frank R. Lautenberg train station in Secaucus, N.J., which allows fans from the region to quickly and efficiently reach MetLife Stadium. The rail station at the Sports Complex is located next to MetLife Stadium and the travel time between the Secaucus Junction train station and the Sports Complex station is approximately 10 minutes. The round-trip fare from Secaucus to the Sports Complex is $4.50. Rail service commences three (3) hours prior to the event and ends two (2) hours after the event. For more information, please visit NJTransit.com.
Yes. I’ve verified with NJ Transit, that NJ Transit will have rail Transportation from Secaucus-Hub to Metlife Stadium on the day of the Siyum Hashas.
Please remember to buy the train tickets BEFORE you board the train, at the vending machines located in Penn Station NY and Secaucus Junction station. The price is about $2.75 one way. Buying a ticket on the train has a $5.00 surcharge.
The Train to the Siyum will leave from the “Lower Level” G & H tracks.
NJ Transit will operate frequent trains to and from Metlife Stadium. All trains depart from the Secaucus Station lower level
This schedule is from Secaucus Station. on 8/1/12, from 4:00.
4:00 PM
4:29
4:55
5:22
5:48
6:01
6:18
and more every 15-20 minutes.
This Schedule Going Back from the Event to Secaucus Station:
10:00
10:10
10:18
10:30
10:40
10:50
11:00
11:17
11:31
11:37
From Secaucus there are many trains going to NY Penn Station. (Travel time: 8 minutes).
Does anyone know where and when the buses are leaving the Catskills to the Siyum (and how much they cost)?
The Train to met Life Stadium only runs for special events, The Siyum is officially a private event. The same holds true for the buses as well, You will need to call NJ transit. Its possible the Coach Company Bus will run from the Port Authority.
Hopefully the Siyum organizers contacted NJ transit , notified them about the Siyum and asked if some public transit could run (At least the buses)
NJTransit doesn’t care if the event is public or private. They have an arrangement with the Meadowlands Complex to provide transportation based on the number of tickets issued.
NJTransit doesn’t care if the event is public or private. They have an arrangement with the Meadowlands Complex to provide transportation based on the number of tickets issued.
The train is running so that point is moot, but Siyum tickets are very different than Football tickets.
The Siyum Organizers rented Met Life and dealt with the tickets themselves, as far as the meadowlands is concerned no tickets were sold.
For a Football game the tickets are sold on the open market via ticketmaster or NFL Ticket exachange so they know how many tickets are sold and approx how many people are going (There are always No-Shows)
The only way they could estimate how many people are going to the Siyum is the Agudah has to tell them and keep them updated on ticket sales
Tickets to the Asifa at Citi Field and Arthur Ashe Stadium were issued through the Ticketmaster system. So perhaps the Siyum tickets at Metlife were as well.
Also, the fact that they added over 10,000 seats in addition to the normal seating capacity at Metlife, indicates they sold out. Plus all the Police agencies in the Tri-State Area are aware of the massiveness of the event.
updates from NJ Transit:
Large crowds expected @ SEC, NYPS, HOB & NPS due to event @ MetLife Stdm. on Wed. Aug. 1 from 4pm Customers should allow extra travel time for the pm commute.
Sent: 12:26 PM
(mods, they are links to NJ Transit. are they safe to be posted? thanx)
The Siyum Organizers rented Met Life and dealt with the tickets themselves, as far as the meadowlands is concerned no tickets were sold.
Regardless of who is issuing the tickets, the stadium needs to be aware of evry ticket, otherwise the bar codes won’t unlock the turnstiles.
I’m embarrassed to ask this question, but, will attendees find it offensive if I bring a camera?
ConservativeJ
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I’m embarrassed to ask this question, but, will attendees find it offensive if I bring a camera?
A lot of people will have cameras and will be taking pictures. So, no, not offensive.
Unless you are going to gawk at them, and not to join the event. If that is the case, then it would be highly offensive. I only mention this since I don’t know why else you’d be asking if it is offensive.
Zahavasdad: “Since these tickets have been issued directly by MetLife Stadium, under no circumstances will we be able to exchange or replace any lost tickets.”
ConservativeJ: “Do not bring commercial cameras/audio/video equipment, laser pointers or other electronic equipment.”
(Quotes are from flyers mailed with the tickets. Interpret them as you like.)
Do not bring commercial cameras/audio/video equipment, laser pointers or other electronic equipment.
Since it is hard to determine if the equipment is commercial, I’ll be following MetLife Stadium’s rules (since their employees will be enforcing them).
Handheld digital or film cameras are permitted inside MetLife Stadium as long as their use does not interfere with the game or other guests’ enjoyment of the event. Tripods, monopods and cameras with a lens longer than 6″ (detachable or non-detachable) will NOT be permitted into stadium. Video cameras and video recording of events at MetLife Stadium are prohibited.
can you bring a digital slr camera?
can you bring an Ipod?
Can you bring a SMARTPHONE?
Please let the people know about public transportation available for Siyum Hashasat at MetLife Stadium:
On http://www.351express.com :
Agudath Israel of America
Wednesday, August 1- The Coach USA 351 Express buses to the
Agudath Israel of America religious event will run continuously between 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
from Area X (41st Street between 8th & 9th Ave).
The last bus will leave the New Meadowlands Stadium 30 minutes after the event ends. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Thursday, August 2. Buses will run on the same schedule.
Low $5 fare each way
pick up tickets at the Port Authority windows 11-14
Exact fare required
Call (800) 877-1888 , Ext. 3 for more information.
Check directions on http://www.metlifestadium.com/directions.php#transit :
Coach USA Bus Service (Route Number 351)
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