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Looks like amtrak may go on strike at the end of the month of they don't get a contract agreement. That may throw a wrench in my plans to go see the Lion King on Broadway.
I was planning on taking Amtrak into NYC. Hate to say it, but just the thought of driving in NYC intimidates me I did check Greyhound, but if Amtrak is on strike, I can only imagine how packed Greyhound will be and I may not get there in time as busses will probably fill fast.
I did check Jet blue and it would be around $150 round trip.
Please send pixies that Amtrak comes to a contract agreement. I am already nervous enough about how I am going to get from the train station to the show or hotel if I stay overnight.
If I do take Greyhound, I would arrive at 11:30 am. Would this give me enough time to get a taxi and get to the theather. I am thinking no time to get to hotel and see if I could check in if I do stay overnight.
Oh, the show starts at 2pm.
I am kinda wishing I was going with a friend instead of solo lol.
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Can you drive to New Haven and take Metro North? This is what I usually do! If you get in at 11:30 you should have plenty of time to get to theater. Port Authority is on the West Side, maybe a 10 minute cab ride from Times Square/Broadway where the Lion King is. I'm not sure where your hotel is but if it's in mid-town you should have time to stop there before the show and drop off your bags.
I was going to suggest the same thing as Sara, Janine If they go on strike, drive to CT and take Metro North. There's lots of stations along I-95, and it's not that bad of a ride
Janine,
Penn Station, where Amtrak comes in is at 31st St. and 8th Ave. The Minskoff Theater where TLK is at 45th and B'way. Depending on where your hotel is, you'd probably want to take a cab, but it's maybe 14 short blocks north and 1 long block east. Port Autority Bus Terminal is at 42nd St. and 8th Ave which is 3 short blocks north and 1 long block east to the theater. Metro North comes into Grand Central Station, on 5th Ave. You'd probably either take a cab from there or the express shuttle subway from there to Times Square (42nd St. and B'Way) and walk. It depends on where you're coming in, how much luggage you have with you and what the weather is.
One thing to keep in mind, from my own personal experience. Amtrak trains are notoriously late. Maybe you'll have better luck coming from a big city like Boston, but from personal experience, I always try to book the earliest train as possible so that if (more like when!) I'm late, I don't miss my theater time. If you're really worried about it, I'd seriously consider the Metro North train from New Haven. It may even be cheaper than Amtrak!
Also, the show starts at 2, but you either already have your tickets or will pick them up at the box office. Contrary to what they tell you, you don't need to be there 30 minutes early, just to stand in line to get in. They NEVER open the doors right at 1:30, but don't worry, it's not like they're going to give your seats away. You paid for them; they're YOUR seats! I've walked up to the theter at 1:55, even picked up my tickets at Will Call, and still not had a problem getting in "on time".
Hope I've helped a little and not freaked you out more. You'll be fine! If I as a legally blind person can do navigate the Big Apple, you'll be absolutely fine. I have every confidence in you! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to p.m. me.
Oh yeah, one more thing; HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!
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I did check Greyhound, but if Amtrak is on strike, I can only imagine how packed Greyhound will be and I may not get there in time as busses will probably fill fast. 
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If you get in at 11:30 you should have plenty of time to get to theater. 
I never thougth about Metro North, thats a good suggestion, thanks Sara and Marnie 
They NEVER open the doors right at 1:30, but don't worry, it's not like they're going to give your seats away. You paid for them; they're YOUR seats! I've walked up to the theter at 1:55, even picked up my tickets at Will Call, and still not had a problem getting in "on time".
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