How hard/easy is it to catch a cab after a Knicks game? Are there generally plenty on hand, or are they like gold-dust?

My wife and I are going to the Knicks v Supersonics game this Friday (16th). We're staying in the Metropolitan Hotel (51 St on Lexington), and I don't relish the walk back to the hotel if it's sub zero outside!

Thanks,

DSM

I'm sure it won't be that big of a problem, you may have to walk to a block to get out of the masses first.

It many be easier to just take the E subway, however. It has a stop at 34th and 8th and also a stop at 53rd and Lexington.

You can queue up for a cab outside the Garden, on either 7th or 8th Avenues. You may have a bit of a wait, many of the Broadway shows are letting out around the same time the game will be ending.

I'd go with the E train to Lexington Avenue. It's fast and safe. Make sure you get the Uptown/Queens E train at Penn Station.

Enjoy the game. We will also be there. Although we are comin from NJ.

Thanks for the help everyone. I think I will go for the subway option - I just hope I don't end up a million miles from where I want to go!

We didn't venture near the subway last year as I would have wasted half of our trip trying to figure it out!

McSmith - I hope you enjoy the game also. We're coming from a bit farther afield.... Northern Ireland (UK).

Thanks again,

DSM

Hey DSM,

As others have mentioned, the E train is probably the best way to get back to your hotel. The stop is at 53rd and Lex. whereas youre hotel is 51st and Lex., just a 2 block walk.

The Lexington Avenue/53 Street station will be your 5th stop after getting on at Penn Station.

If you do happen to change your mind and decide to take a cab, I would recommend walking a few block east, maybe up to Madison Ave., for your best chance of hailing one. The line to get one in front of Madison Square Garden will be long, especially if you leave the game when everyone else does.

Enjoy!

The way the knicks are playing - it really won't be that much of a problem . . .

MP
You stole my line,
Any way it will not be hard to get a cab.The subway is ok but if it is cold,catch a cab.

Well, DSM, you were able to see quite an awesome game. As you know, the Knicks are not always so good, but the energy at MSG is always the same - thats what makes their games so great.

McSmith,

It really was an awesome game! It was all the better since it was my first NBA game!

I'll be booking tickets for another game or two on my next trip to NYC (later this year!).

Thanks again for the advice etc.

DSM

I was there too - what a game!!!

LENNY WILKENS!

booo, go sixers