New York City Getaways

The experience

"Fasten Your Seat Belts and Embrace The City" - The New York Times As Seen on The Today Show, it's "The Hottest New Way to See New York." Check out an all-new entertainment experience where the streets of New York become the stage and you've got front row seats!

THE RIDE is an all-new theatrical bus tour filled with amazing performances, fascinating facts and non-stop excitement inside and out. Riders get a panoramic view of the city like never before, moving through the heart of Manhattan as an ever changing show-featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens- unfolds on the streets before them. You never know what you'll see or who you'll meet on THE RIDE.

So get on and find out for yourself! For more information, visit www.experiencetheride.com , email info@experiencetheride.com  or call  646-289-5060 .

To secure your seat on  THE RIDE  of your choice, you must take your ticket voucher to  THE RIDE box office, located at 234 West 42nd Street (inside Madame Tussaud's in Times Square).

THE RIDE  box office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your voucher will need to be exchanged for a timed ticket prior to boarding.

THE RIDE  departs from 46th and Broadway. Subject to availability - Vouchers may be exchanged for the next available RIDE. 

The RIDE departs as follows:

April 1 - September 2
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday:   7 p.m.,  8:30 p.m.
Friday:  7 p.m.,  7:30 p.m.,  8:30 p.m.
Saturday:  12 p.m.,  1 p.m.,  2 p.m.,  3 p.m., 4 p.m.,  7 p.m.,  7:30 p.m.,  8:30 p.m
Sunday:  12 p.m.,  1 p.m.,  2 p.m.,  3 p.m.,  4 p.m.

Holiday Schedules:

Fourth of July:
Tuesday, July 3:    7 p.m.,  8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4:    12 p.m.,  1 p.m.,  2 p.m.,  3 p.m.,  4 p.m.

Labor Day:
Monday, September 3:    12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

The Deal

• ADMISSION: On sale April 1. Discount Ride admission: adults, senior citizens, individuals receiving Medicare and children, $55.
• RAIL FARE : Discount round-trip rail fare. Check here from your boarding station.

Purchase your rail/admission ticket from any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Grand Central) or through WebTicket..

Getting There

Address: 234 West 42nd Street (inside Madame Tussaud's in Times Square).

Take the Hudson, Harlem or New Haven Line to Grand Central Terminal. From there do either of the following:

• Subway: Take the 42nd Street Shuttle (S) or 7 train from Grand Central to Times Square.
• Bus: Take the westbound M42 or M104 (located on 42nd Street between Park and Vanderbilt Avenues) to Times Square.
• Walk: Exit Grand Central Terminal on 42nd Street. Walk west on 42nd Street to Times Square.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print an ITINERARY. It contains important information about your package.