How to get to Madison Square Garden
New York, NY, United States
MSG is "The World's Most Famous Arena" — Knicks + Rangers + Billy Joel residency + UFC + boxing + Springsteen. Right on top of Penn Station makes it the easiest venue on Earth to reach. Book Marriott Marquis or any Times Square hotel — 10-min walk. Combine with Broadway show for a NYC weekend.
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Nearest airports
LaGuardia
LGA
30 min
15 km drive
Newark Liberty
EWR
25 min
25 km drive
AirTrain → NJ Transit direct to Penn Station (30 min)
John F. Kennedy
JFK
50 min
35 km drive
AirTrain → LIRR direct to Penn Station (45 min)
Public transport
Penn Station (Amtrak, LIRR, NJ Transit) is DIRECTLY under MSG — walk up escalator. Subway 1/2/3 + A/C/E all serve Penn Station. Herald Square (34th St-Herald Sq) is 1 block away with N/Q/R/W trains.
Parking + driving
Limited on-site parking (USD 50+). Subway is faster and cheaper.
Where to stay near Madison Square Garden
Marriott Marquis Times Square
Times Square + walkable to MSG
USD 400-1,200
per night
The Refinery Hotel
Garment District + rooftop bar
USD 300-700
per night
The Standard High Line
Meatpacking district + boutique
USD 400-1,000
per night
Ace Hotel New York
NoMad boutique + walkable to MSG
USD 350-800
per night
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What happens at Madison Square Garden
NY Knicks NBA home fixtures (Oct-April, 41 games), NY Rangers NHL home fixtures, WWE events, boxing (major fights), concerts (Billy Joel monthly residency, Elton John, Coldplay, Taylor Swift). MSG hosts UFC November annually.
Travel tip
MSG is "The World's Most Famous Arena" — Knicks + Rangers + Billy Joel residency + UFC + boxing + Springsteen. Right on top of Penn Station makes it the easiest venue on Earth to reach. Book Marriott Marquis or any Times Square hotel — 10-min walk. Combine with Broadway show for a NYC weekend.
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