Train to XL Center

[JT55]

Was curious if anyone had any experience taking the train to the XL center for games. I work near Wallingford so I was thinking of parking there for 2 bucks and then taking a quick train ride 5 bucks to Union Station and then walking over to the XL center (maybe grabbing a beer somewhere in between to kill time). Only downside that I see is that after a game a train leaves Hartford at 8:40 and then not again until 10:24 so if a game ends at 9 that is a pretty long wait.

First time getting season tickets at XL, will probably just drive up to the games but was curious if anyone had any experiences good or bad

 

[Marat]

Since you are just half an hour away wouldn't it be faster/easier to just drive and park in the lots/garages ?

Aren't most lots/garages like $10 for game day? I usually go on weekends and have parked in Morgan/Market St lots and Church St garage - they were $10 I believe.

 

[Waquoit]

I've heard it's fine, if a bit loud.

 

[uconnbill]

Was curious if anyone had any experience taking the train to the XL center for games. I work near Wallingford so I was thinking of parking there for 2 bucks and then taking a quick train ride 5 bucks to Union Station and then walking over to the XL center (maybe grabbing a beer somewhere in between to kill time). Only downside that I see is that after a game a train leaves Hartford at 8:40 and then not again until 10:24 so if a game ends at 9 that is a pretty long wait.

First time getting season tickets at XL, will probably just drive up to the games but was curious if anyone had any experiences good or bad

Not a bad thing to do with a number of places to get a drink and then head to the XL center. Free parking to boot

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

You can probably have a whole train to yourself so that’s nice.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

You can probably have a whole train to yourself so that’s nice.

CT has had to ask Amtrak to add more cars because Hartford Line riders have filled up the trains.

 

[bendm]

do it. tickets are cheap, you can drink, and it's only a couple blocks from the station to XL.

 

[DSquiz]

I've taken the train a bunch and they're great. Super convenient, cheap, and you can have a few beers and not worry about it.

 

[zls44]

I've taken the train a bunch and they're great. Super convenient, cheap, and you can have a few beers and not worry about it.

How dare you imply the public uses a public service!

 

[Travelman6]

How dare you imply the public uses a public service!

I actually don't get a decent segment of the states aversion to public transit. It actually is a good thing, try it!

 

[CTBasketball]

Since you are just half an hour away wouldn't it be faster/easier to just drive and park in the lots/garages ?

Aren't most lots/garages like $10 for game day? I usually go on weekends and have parked in Morgan/Market St lots and Church St garage - they were $10 I believe.

You’re not considering Lamont’s tolls, probably run you $3.00 one way Wallingford to Hartford off peak.

Best take the train and spend money at a local liquor store.

 

[BlueMAB]

I actually don't get a decent segment of the states aversion to public transit. It actually is a good thing, try it!

Ease, convenience, and image.