Irv Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I go to a handful of games annually. Lucked out and got tickets with parking in Lot 1 for Sunday's game. I'm not sure if this belongs here of OTW. If it gets shut down, I understand. Is there a better way of getting to/from the stadium from Rochester than I-90 and exiting at Mile Strip or one of the other exits off I-90? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 helicopter 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) Route 20-A and I-390? 🤔 Or 20-A to NY 98 to Route 20? Depends which side of Rochester you're coming from / going to. My two suggestions are based upon 'after' the game. Edited January 17 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 How about 104 to Lockport, then south on 78/Transit Rd to Southwestern? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) Been doing this for 36+ years. I-90. Don't exit at 219, go past and get off at Milestrip. Then diverge based on where you park. For example, I park at a woman's house across from ECC on Southwestern. I turn into Home Depot Plaza, then cut behind the next plaza toward Wegmans. Get onto McKinley, then left on Brompton and left on Southwestern. If you're at Lot 1, you could go all the way down McKinley then cut over to Big Tree. Depending on how early you get there, traffic will affect travel time. Edited January 17 by JÂy RÛßeÒ 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiamioh Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Could go past milestrip to Hamburg exit and loop back camp rd to 20 to 20A. Not sure what the ultimate goal is but we always stay at Camp Rd exit and don’t run into any traffic issues but we park at ECC so easy out after the game. Not sure how bad it would be getting out of lot 1 onto big tree back to 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Coming through hamburg, up abbott rd is the best bet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, PaattMaann said: helicopter To be fair, this IS the best way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Drive, train or fly, walking would really suck… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaenon Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Irv said: I go to a handful of games annually. Lucked out and got tickets with parking in Lot 1 for Sunday's game. I'm not sure if this belongs here of OTW. If it gets shut down, I understand. Is there a better way of getting to/from the stadium from Rochester than I-90 and exiting at Mile Strip or one of the other exits off I-90? Thank you. Sled dog team? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, PaattMaann said: helicopter 17 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: To be fair, this IS the best way. Yes, but not in weather. Helicopters are already a death trap as it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Practice practice practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 i don't know if this helps, but i've always parked at kettles and have had a very easy time getting in and out. my gps tells me what to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I have had seasons for many years and come from Rochester. I take the same route every time. Thruway to Pembroke exit (rte 77). Take that to 20A all the way to lot 1. Piece of cake. Traffic usually starts backing up at 219, but still not too bad. On the way home, usually the same, but sometimes I'll switch it up and take 20A to Warsaw to 19, just for a change of scenery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 34 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Yes, but not in weather. Helicopters are already a death trap as it is. Ok. I think my second choice would be a Bradley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, PaattMaann said: helicopter After last week, this may actually be correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 North downward...so like via the I-90 then south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Underground tunnels likely your best option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichStadiumGuy Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 33 minutes ago, Bubba Gump said: I have had seasons for many years and come from Rochester. I take the same route every time. Thruway to Pembroke exit (rte 77). Take that to 20A all the way to lot 1. Piece of cake. Traffic usually starts backing up at 219, but still not too bad. On the way home, usually the same, but sometimes I'll switch it up and take 20A to Warsaw to 19, just for a change of scenery. Do what this guy said... I come from north of Batavia and that's the same way I go. From the time I leave my driveway I'm at the 219 intersection in 45 minutes at the most and then usually another 15 minutes or so for that final mile. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Buffalo Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Thanks to the few in the thread who have provided actual helpful info. Coming myself from south of Rochester area this weekend for the first time in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Rochester NY only an hour away, but seven on game day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Irv said: I go to a handful of games annually. Lucked out and got tickets with parking in Lot 1 for Sunday's game. I'm not sure if this belongs here of OTW. If it gets shut down, I understand. Is there a better way of getting to/from the stadium from Rochester than I-90 and exiting at Mile Strip or one of the other exits off I-90? Thank you. Take the 90 to the Pembroke exit... head south on 77 to 20a (Big Tree road) and take a right... right to the stadium. Best back door to the stadium from the Roch without a ***** ton of traffic. Plus, it's scenic... you get to drive by my old house. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Irv said: I go to a handful of games annually. Lucked out and got tickets with parking in Lot 1 for Sunday's game. I'm not sure if this belongs here of OTW. If it gets shut down, I understand. Is there a better way of getting to/from the stadium from Rochester than I-90 and exiting at Mile Strip or one of the other exits off I-90? Thank you. 90 to 400 to union to southwestern. You’re welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) I would avoid 20A at this time of year. No way I'd drive through Warsaw with any chance of snow happening. You have to go up and down the hill into Warsaw. Edited January 17 by Wacka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 37 minutes ago, Wacka said: I would avoid 20A at this time of year. No way I'd drive through Warsaw with any chance of snow happening. You have to go up and down the hill into Warsaw. That hill is a speed trap too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said: I-90. Don't exit at 219, go past and get off at Milestrip. This was how I got to the Rich Stadium opener in time for kickoff in the summer of '73, didn't get stuck in that historic traffic jam. Got to see the first ever Billsy play at the stadium: Washington ran the opening kickoff back for a TD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: How about 104 to Lockport, then south on 78/Transit Rd to Southwestern? Lockport to OP via transit would be a 40 minute haul alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Ride a Narwhal on the Erie Canal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 43 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: This was how I got to the Rich Stadium opener in time for kickoff in the summer of '73, didn't get stuck in that historic traffic jam. Got to see the first ever Billsy play at the stadium: Washington ran the opening kickoff back for a TD. Yep I was there. I was 10 and have no idea how we got there from Kenmore. I don't think we ever took the same route to/from the stadium back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Lockport to OP via transit would be a 40 minute haul alone. 58 minutes according to Google Map. There are only so many ways to go from Rochester to Buffalo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 7 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: How about 104 to Lockport, then south on 78/Transit Rd to Southwestern? I usually take the Thruway to Depew, then get on Transit there. I always come home up Transit, saves a lot of time and frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Take the Rally Bus. Did it for the Broncos and Jets game this year. Bus parks a short walk (10 minutes) to the The Ralph. Takes longer but not having to sit in bumper to bumper traffic, drive home in the dark, or worry about running over a drunk pedestrian is worth it to me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 6 hours ago, teef said: i don't know if this helps, but i've always parked at kettles and have had a very easy time getting in and out. my gps tells me what to do. Kettle's is strategically placed for this trip for me, but never been. If i roll in at 3:30 will i sttill have a shot at getting a spot? That's only 3 hours from kick so I know its probably gotta be tight at best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, Bills fan since 87 said: Kettle's is strategically placed for this trip for me, but never been. If i roll in at 3:30 will i sttill have a shot at getting a spot? That's only 3 hours from kick so I know its probably gotta be tight at best You may. There’s a decent amount of parking in the back, but I’m not sure if the snow cuts it off. It’s also not so close the stadium that it’s packed quickly, so it may work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Is the 90 traffic really that bad?! I generally can get to Rochester from my house in the greater buffalo area in 58 minutes. Seems crazy needing to go almost an hour North/South just to get East/West 55 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: 58 minutes according to Google Map. There are only so many ways to go from Rochester to Buffalo. 48 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: I usually take the Thruway to Depew, then get on Transit there. I always come home up Transit, saves a lot of time and frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Straight as a bird flies with west Seneca cop car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Go west Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 52 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Is the 90 traffic really that bad?! I generally can get to Rochester from my house in the greater buffalo area in 58 minutes. Seems crazy needing to go almost an hour North/South just to get East/West 90 traffic on game day can be backed up to 33 or even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, teef said: You may. There’s a decent amount of parking in the back, but I’m not sure if the snow cuts it off. It’s also not so close the stadium that it’s packed quickly, so it may work. Thanks. I'll be gunning for there, whats the usual charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 44 minutes ago, Bills fan since 87 said: Thanks. I'll be gunning for there, whats the usual charge? it was 20 or 25, but i'd guess it's more now. shouldn't be anything too absurd. sorry i can't give you any more specifics. i didn't have a chance to go to a game last year or this year, so i'm not sure how much has changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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