Anyone familiar w/ the taking the Light Rail to games?

[Razeyfingers]

do not get drunk and do flips while holding the hand rails. . . they dont like that. Other than that yes its great

oh yeah leaving can take awhile since many people speed walk to it as soon as the whistle blows. Just take your time when your leaving since youll probably have to wait for at least one train to go before you get on.

[Chimera]

here's what i would do: buy a round trip at the 485 station. ride it all the way to the end on 7th street. eat on that side of town (queen city q, that other bbq place in founder's hall, fitzgeralds, even some stuff at the epicentre is ok, if you feel like spending too much for food, try aria) then ride back down to stonewall and walk to the stadium.

actually i'd walk to the stadium from the 7th street station to catch some of the street musicians. nao barber ftw

[panthers55]

Did it on Saturday night because the kids like to ride and we always do it the first preseason game. It is safe but it is surely packed like sardines especially going back from the stadium. Plus the wait after the walk can be 15-20 minutes and no guarantee you will get on right away. If you haven't done it, it is fine. But honestly you can park close to the Stonewall Station for 5 bucks, tailgate, and leave at your leisure with no wait or crowds. I definitely don't think it is easier, or better than driving yourself. Also remember you can't bring any alcohol on the light rail even in a cooler or bag.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

I'd take the dark rail

[Sapper]

Quick, easy and cheap. I have never been checked for my ticket though for some reason. :huh:

[Nine_Lives]

Never used it for a game but i've used it a number of times for partying in Charlotte. Speed street and such. Parked in Pineville next to the Stake n Shake. We always eat there after a night of drinking. Best way to go IMO.

[Sam Mills Fan]

Light rail is fun as hell on gamedays.

[Brooklyn Bully]

hey, public transportation ain't the same in all places.

If I can ride trains in the Bronx and bad parts of Brooklyn, you can handle Charlotte, CRA.

[iampantherman]

It's fine going, but as others have said, it is extremely crowded when leaving the game, and I've encountered a few obnoxious drunks in the past. Personally it doesn't bother me, but I've had my young son with me on a few occasions, and the way some have behaved was not really something I wanted to expose my son to. But barring children, it's no problem at all- unless you are claustrophobic.

[Chimera]

It's fine going, but as others have said, it is extremely crowded when leaving the game, and I've encountered a few obnoxious drunks in the past. Personally it doesn't bother me, but I've had my young son with me on a few occasions, and the way some have behaved was not really something I wanted to expose my son to. But barring children, it's no problem at all- unless you are claustrophobic.

Yes if you're worried about crowds, the 485 bound train isn't the place to be for a few hours after games. But I've never been to a Friday night game so I'm not sure what to expect. You've only got a few hours until the rail closes for the night, so I don't recommend walking around unless you know your way.

Best bet is to just deal with the crowd. The longer you wait for the train, the more crowded it will get. The rental cops start getting antsy when you sit while a train or two have passed.

[TNPanther]

Is there a stop near the Amtrak station?