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MTA Expands Service for Yankees Opening Day, Nostalgia Trains Return
March 24, 2025, 3:14.33 am ET

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Baseball is back in the Bronx, and the MTA is making it easier than ever for fans to get to Yankee Stadium for the Yankees’ 2025 season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, March 27. With expanded service across Metro-North, LIRR, subways, and buses, plus the return of the nostalgic IRT Lo-V and Train of Many Colors, the MTA is hoping to make getting to the game a lot more convenient.

Metro-North’s Yankee Clippers Return

For Opening Day, Metro-North is offering direct Yankee Clipper trains from the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven Lines, providing a seamless ride to Yankees-E 153rd Street Station, right by the stadium. Several Hudson Line trains will also make additional stops at the stadium on game days. Metro-North is also opertating shuttle trains w between Grand Central Terminal, Harlem-125th Street, and Yankees-E 153rd Street. Fans traveling on the Harlem and New Haven Lines can transfer at Harlem-125th St station for the quick 5-minute trip to the stadium.

Fans can check the MTA TrainTime app for schedules and real-time updates.

Subway Service to Yankee Stadium

For an easy subway ride, fans can take the 4, B, or D trains to 161 St-Yankee Stadium, located right outside the ballpark. Local D and 4 trains stop at 161 St-Yankee Stadium at all times. B trains stop at 161 St-Yankee Stadium during rush hour only. Middays, every other B train will stop at 161 St-Yankee Stadium. Rush hour D express trains will also stop at 161 St-Yankee Stadium before weeknight games.

Long Islanders Have a Direct Route

With Grand Central Madison now fully operational, LIRR riders can take a one-seat ride to Grand Central and seamlessly transfer to Metro-North’s Yankee Clippers or the 4 train, reaching the stadium in under 30 minutes. This expansion makes it even easier for Long Islanders to join the Opening Day festivities.

Bus and Paratransit Options

Several MTA bus routes stop near Yankee Stadium, including the Bx6, Bx6 SBS, and Bx13, which stop at E. 161 St and River Ave. The Bx1 and Bx2 stop at Grand Concourse and E. 161 St, a short walk away. The BxM4 offers express bus service with stops near the stadium.

For fans requiring paratransit services, Access-A-Ride has a designated stop directly in front of Yankee Stadium. Reservations can be made by calling (877)-337-2017 or (718)-393-4999 and press prompt #2.

Ride to the Game on a Nostalgia Train

Adding to the Opening Day excitement, the New York Transit Museum is rolling out its beloved nostalgia trains. Fans can board the historic 1917 IRT Lo-V and Train of Many Colors at Grand Central Terminal for a special one-day-only ride to Yankee Stadium. The IRT Lo-V train will depart at approximately 12:00 p.m., offering a nonstop trip up the Lexington Avenue Line, while the Train of Many Colors follows shortly after.

These vintage trains provide a unique throwback experience, featuring rattan seats, ceiling fans, and historic paint schemes that span decades of New York City subway history. The nostalgia train service allows fans to arrive in style, with plenty of time before the first pitch at 3:05 p.m.

Skip the Traffic, Take the Train

“There is no surer sign of Opening Day at Yankee Stadium than fans rolling into 161 St on the subway to cheer on the Bronx Bombers,” said NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow. “Fans have no need to drive—we have robust subway, bus, and paratransit service ready to take you out to the ballgame.”

With a variety of public transit options available, Yankees fans can skip the hassle of traffic and parking and enjoy a smooth, reliable ride to Opening Day and every home game this season. Whether traveling from Long Island, Connecticut, the Hudson Valley, or within the city, the MTA has fans covered.

For full schedules and travel information, visit mta.info or use the MTA TrainTime app to plan your trip. See you at the ballpark!


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