Hey, I'm a fan visiting the US and Philadelphia for the first time to watch the 76ers home opener vs the Cavs on Oct 22nd at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game starts at 7 PM and I'm travelling alone from New York.
I need to get back to New York after the game and I'm trying to figure out the most sensible option as someone who is visiting the city for the first time and would rather not be wandering around unfamiliar streets late at night.
Here are the options I'm considering:
- 11:08 PM Amtrak from 30th Street Station: worried I might miss it if the game runs late or getting out of the arena takes too long
- 12:30 AM FlixBus from the Philadelphia bus station: gives me more time but I'd be travelling to the bus station late at night
- 3:00 AM Amtrak from 30th Street Station: plenty of time to get there but I'd have to wait at the station for a few hours
I'm trying to avoid paying for another hotel since I'm already paying for accommodation in NYC.
For people who live in Philly or regularly attend sixers games:
- Which option would you personally recommend?
- Do you think I can make the 11:08pm Amtrak after the game?
- Is it better/faster to get back from the arena via metro or is an Uber/Lyft a better option?
- Is 30th Street Station safe at night?
- Is the bus station a safe place to arrive at around midnight or would you avoid it?
- Is there another option I'm overlooking?
- I was also looking to buy a LeBron jersey but it’s currently out of stock everywhere, does anyone know if there is/will be stock in the team store in Philly?
I'd really appreciate advice from people who know the city. Thanks!
