Getting
There
Yankee Stadium — Bronx, NY
Data updated: 2025 MLB Season
Driving
Directions
From Manhattan: Take the FDR Drive north to the Willis Avenue Bridge, then follow East 161st Street west to the ballpark. Or take I-87 (Major Deegan Expressway) north to Exit 4. From north: I-87 south to Exit 6 (East 153rd St).
Details
From east: Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) to I-87 south. Parking garages are on East 153rd Street and River Avenue.
Public Transit
Directions
NYC Subway 4 train or B/D trains to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station, steps from the entrance. Metro-North Railroad runs game-day service from Grand Central.
Details
$2.90 subway fare.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off is on East 161st Street near Gate 6. Post-game pickup is chaotic — walk a few blocks south on River Avenue or east on 161st for faster service and lower surge pricing.
Details
Expect 20-40 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic.
Travel
Overview
Yankee Stadium is in the South Bronx, about 8 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. The subway is by far the best option — the 161st Street–Yankee Stadium station (4/B/D trains) is directly across the street from the main entrance. On game days, Metro-North runs the Yankee Clipper from Grand Central Terminal to a platform inside the ballpark grounds. Driving is possible but painful: the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) backs up severely, and parking is limited and expensive. For fans coming from outside the city, the Metro-North park-and-ride is the smart play.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“The 4 train express is the fastest option from Midtown — Grand Central to 161st Street in about 20 minutes.”
“Metro-North Yankee Clipper runs from Grand Central on game days only. It's faster than the subway and drops you inside the gates.”
“If driving from the suburbs, park at a Metro-North station and ride in. It's cheaper and faster than navigating the Bronx.”
“The Major Deegan (I-87) jams badly starting 90 minutes before first pitch. Budget 30-60 extra minutes if you must drive.”
“Post-game, the 161st Street subway platform gets packed. Walk one stop south to 149th Street–Grand Concourse for a less crowded train.”
“The D train is the best option from the West Side (Columbus Circle, 34th Street). No transfer needed.”