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YANKEE STADIUM

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From: Grand Central
Mode of transport: 4 train
Where to sit for prime position upon arrival: Last car. (Coming from the Bronx, sit in the back of first car or front of second car.)
Travel time: 17 minutes; 7-minute walk to Gate 4 (the farthest gate).

From: Rockefeller Center
Mode of transport: B/D trains
Where to sit for prime position upon arrival: Back of fifth car or front of sixth car. (Coming from the Bronx, use the back of fifth car or front of sixth car.)
Travel time: B: 25 minutes. It makes 9 more stops than the D and stops at the stadium only during weekdays. D: 20 minutes; 7-minute walk to Gate 4.

From: East 34th Street pier
Mode of transport: The Circle Line
Where to sit for prime position upon arrival: Bottom level, on the right, toward the front.
Travel time: Leaves 70 minutes before game time; the trip takes 30 minutes; 5-minute walk to Gate 4. $18 adults, $12 children round-trip; reservations are a good idea (866-925-4631).

SHEA STADIUM

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From: Grand Central
Mode of transport: 7 train
Where to sit for prime position upon arrival: Fourth or eighth car from the front.
Travel time: 26 minutes; 9-minute walk to Gate A (the farthest gate).

From: Penn Station
Mode of transport: Long Island Rail Road
Where to sit for prime position upon arrival: Seventh car from the front. (Coming from Queens, use fifth car from the front.)
Travel time: 16 minutes; 13-minute walk to Gate A.

From: East 34th Street pier
Mode of transport: Water taxi
Where to sit for prime position upon arrival: Bottom level, on the right, toward the front.
Travel time: NY Water Taxi leaves 1 hour and 25 minutes before game; trip time is 1 hour; 3-minute walk to gate. $18 adult, $12 children round-trip; reservations are a good idea (212-742-1969).

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