Citi Field sits in Flushing Meadows, Queens, about 9 miles from Times Square and 30 to 45 minutes by coach off-peak. The ballpark hosts New York Mets home games from late March through October plus concerts and events year-round. Charter Bus New York City runs Citi Field game day and concert shuttles for Mets fan clubs, corporate suite groups hosting clients, alumni associations, and birthday or bachelor weekends.
Call 646-601-0230 to lock in a date, or request a free quote.
The Run from Manhattan to Flushing Meadows
From Midtown, the coach runs east on 42nd or 59th Streets across the Queensboro Bridge. From there it continues via the Queens Midtown Tunnel or approved bus routes toward the Flushing approach. The driver continues east to Roosevelt Avenue and Citi Field. Total run is 30 to 45 minutes outside of rush hour. Weeknight evening runs after 4:30 PM hit Queens Boulevard backups and LIE congestion. The driver routes via the Long Island Expressway when game traffic locks up Northern Boulevard.
From New Jersey, the Lincoln Tunnel feeds the Midtown approach to the Queensboro Bridge. From Brooklyn, the BQE north to the Williamsburg Bridge or Manhattan Bridge feeds the same approach. Long Island groups typically load locally at Mineola, Hicksville, or Garden City rather than running into Manhattan first.
Where the Coach Drops at Citi Field
Citi Field
41 Seaver Way, Flushing, NY 11368
mlb.com/mets/ballpark
The standard charter bus drop is in Lot D off Roosevelt Avenue, on the south side of the ballpark. The coach pulls into the dedicated bus drop area. The group offloads in three to four minutes. The driver continues into the on-site charter parking section of Lot D for the duration of the event.
For a 7:10 PM Mets first pitch, drop between 5:30 and 6:00 PM is the standard window. For weekend matinees with 1:40 PM first pitch, drop by 12:00 PM. Suite-holder groups walk into the Promenade Level entrance via the Lot D pedestrian path. Concert tour groups with VIP entry typically drop 60 to 90 minutes before doors.
Who Books Citi Field Group Bus Runs
- Mets fan clubs from Queens, Long Island, and Westchester running 35 to 56-rider charters.
- Corporate suite groups, 18 to 40 attendees, hosting clients for Mets games or marquee events.
- Alumni association game nights from Tri-State colleges.
- Bachelor and birthday groups routing a Mets day game into a Manhattan or Queens dinner.
- Concert tour groups for one-night and residency events at Citi Field.
- Camp groups during summer hosting buses of 50-plus kids on weekday day games.
Which Bus Fits a Citi Field Run
| Vehicle | Seats | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Suite client groups of 8 to 12 from a Midtown office or hotel. |
| 28-passenger minibus | Up to 28 | Mid-size fan groups, alumni nights, corporate department outings. |
| 35-passenger minibus | Up to 35 | Larger fan clubs, full corporate hospitality blocks, Long Island Mets fan groups. |
| 56-passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Full-block fan group, camp day group, concert tour with luggage bay. |
Compare every size on our buses page, or browse our sporting event bus rental service.
A 7:10 PM Mets Weeknight Game Day Timeline
- 4:30 PM Driver checks in at the dispatch yard, pretrips the coach.
- 5:00 PM Pickup at the Midtown hotel block.
- 5:15 PM Coach crosses the Queensboro Bridge into Queens.
- 5:45 PM Drop at Lot D off Roosevelt Avenue. Group walks to the Promenade entrance.
- 5:50 PM Coach repositions to the charter parking section of Lot D.
- 10:00 PM Coach pre-stages at the Lot D bus drop for postgame pickup.
- 10:30 PM Group reassembles at Lot D. Final headcount.
- 11:15 PM Drop at Midtown hotels via the Queensboro Bridge.
What a Citi Field Charter Bus Costs
A 56-passenger charter bus for a Manhattan-to-Citi Field day game with a 6-hour minimum runs $1,300 to $1,700. The rate depends on day of week, first-pitch time, and pickup yard. A night game adds $150 to $250. A 28-passenger minibus for the same run lands in $900 to $1,200. A Sprinter van for a suite-holder group of 12 runs $700 to $900.
Subway Series weekends, marquee concert nights, postseason runs, and Opening Day all carry surcharge windows. Charter Bus New York City coordinates with the venue’s charter parking desk on assigned lot before the trip date. Our charter bus prices page shows ballpark numbers.
Planning Ahead for Subway Series and Postseason
Subway Series weekends with the Yankees visiting Citi Field book within 24 to 48 hours of the season schedule release. Mets postseason runs book within 24 to 48 hours of the playoff bracket dropping. Opening Day books 30 to 60 days out. Marquee concert nights book 60 to 90 days out for full coaches. Weeknight regular-season games are usually available with 7 to 14 days notice.
Best Citi Field Events for Charter Bus Groups
The event types that fill our Citi Field calendar most weeks:
Mets home games. 81 regular-season home games from late March through October plus playoff runs.
Subway Series weekends. The home Subway Series with the Yankees creates the highest-demand booking weekends of the regular season.
Marquee concert tours. Citi Field hosts major touring acts during summer Saturday nights. The dedicated charter parking simplifies tour group logistics.
Banner Day and theme nights. Mets theme nights for college nights, Latin Heritage Night, Pride Night, and similar promotions draw affinity-group bookings.
Old Timers Day and Hall of Fame events. Special-event nights honoring Mets history draw alumni and senior fan groups.
Camp day game outings. Weekday day games during July and August draw summer day camp groups from across the metro.
Named Drop Zones and Postgame Routing
- Lot D bus drop, the dedicated charter bus drop off Roosevelt Avenue.
- Charter parking section of Lot D, the dedicated bus lot. Confirm assigned lot with the venue charter desk during quote.
- Postgame exit via Roosevelt Avenue west to Northern Boulevard or LIE westbound. Avoid the immediate Citi Field area for 15 to 20 minutes after final out because of pedestrian and subway egress.
- Subway access, the 7 train at Mets-Willets Point station handles the bulk of fan egress. The coach lot allows the group to walk to the bus while subway riders clear the platforms.
Common Citi Field Group Profiles
- Long Island Mets fan club, 40 to 56 riders. A 56-passenger coach loading at a Nassau or Suffolk town center parking lot.
- Corporate suite group, 18 to 30 hosted clients. A 28-passenger minibus pickup at the Manhattan office tower.
- Alumni game night, 35 to 50 attendees. A 35-passenger minibus from the host campus.
- Bachelor or birthday group, 18 to 28 riders. A 28-passenger minibus from a Manhattan steakhouse to Citi Field and back.
- Day camp Mets weekday game, 50-plus kids. A 56-passenger coach with chaperone protocol.
Group Booking Tips for Citi Field Trips
Pre-event tailgate. Lot D allows tailgate setup before games. The coach can pull through the tailgate area for a pre-game stop before dropping at the bus drop curb.
Postgame dinner. Common stops include Flushing Main Street for Asian dining, or the Long Island City and Astoria restaurant rows on the return run.
Tip and gratuity. Driver gratuity is not included in the base quote. The standard range is 15 to 20 percent of the trip total, paid in cash or added to the final invoice.
Working a multi-game or concert weekend? See our NYC group transit overview, Yankee Stadium coach from Manhattan, and MetLife Stadium charter for football and concerts for the next group on the schedule.
Book a Citi Field Charter Bus
A 7:10 PM Mets weeknight game with a 30-person Midtown corporate group. A Subway Series Saturday with a 40-person Long Island fan club. Call Charter Bus New York City at 646-601-0230 to speak with a live representative, or request a free quote.
