Madison Square Garden sits directly on top of Penn Station, which means almost every train, subway, and bus in the New York region drops you within a block of the arena. This guide walks through every official transit route to The Garden — the lines that stop closest, the buses that pass the door, and the accessible paths in and out — based entirely on the MTA’s published stadium guide and Madison Square Garden’s official directions page.
It is a logistics guide, not a recap. You will not find scores, predictions, or ticket resale links here. Save it and pull it up the next time you have a Knicks game, a Rangers game, or a concert at The Garden.
The address and the main entrance
Madison Square Garden’s official address is 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001, listed on the venue’s own directions page. The arena occupies the block between Seventh and Eighth Avenues from West 31st to West 33rd Street, sitting directly above Penn Station. The MTA’s official transit guide to Madison Square Garden describes the location the same way: “Seventh Avenue between West 31st and 33rd Streets.”
The main public entrance faces Seventh Avenue, on the block between 31st and 33rd. If you are coming up from Penn Station, signage inside the station leads you directly into the arena concourse — you do not have to exit to street level to reach the gates.
Option 1: Take the subway
According to the MTA’s stadium guide, two subway stations sit underneath or beside The Garden:
- 34 St–Penn Station (1, 2, 3 trains) — directly below the arena on the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue line. Follow the in-station signs marked for Madison Square Garden.
- 34 St–Penn Station (A, C, E trains) — directly below the arena on the IND Eighth Avenue line. Same routine: follow the signs once you exit the platform.
- 34 St–Herald Square (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains) — one block east at 34th Street and Sixth Avenue. Exit the station and walk one block west to Seventh Avenue.
The MTA’s guide confirms that all three stations are accessible, meaning elevator service is available between the street, the mezzanine, and the platforms. If you are using a wheelchair, mobility aid, or stroller, any of the three is a viable route in.
Option 2: Take the Long Island Rail Road
Every Long Island Rail Road branch terminates at Penn Station. From the LIRR concourse, signs route you directly up into Madison Square Garden — no street crossing required. The MTA notes this is “an accessible trip,” with elevators available throughout the station.
Two LIRR waiting areas serve Penn Station, per the MTA’s official Penn Station page:
- LIRR Concourse — open 24 hours a day.
- Moynihan Train Hall — open daily from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Ticket machines are available in both concourses. The LIRR’s TrainTime app lets you buy tickets in advance, which is the fastest way to clear the concourse on a busy event night.
If you need help boarding or exiting, the MTA’s LIRR Care program coordinates assistance at the station — see the LIRR Care page for details on requesting staff support.
Option 3: Take the bus
Eight MTA bus routes stop near Madison Square Garden, listed on the MTA’s stadium guide:
- M5, M7, M11, M20, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, and Q32
The MTA notes that all MTA buses are accessible. Penn Station’s official station page additionally lists the M34-SBS, M7, M20, and Q32 as the bus connections directly at the station — the others run within a short walk.
Regional rail and PATH
Penn Station is also the hub for three other rail systems, per the MTA’s station page:
- Amtrak — long-distance and Northeast Corridor service.
- NJ Transit — commuter rail from New Jersey.
- PATH — the closest PATH access is at 33rd Street, a short walk east.
If you are coming from New Jersey, NJ Transit drops you in the same Penn Station complex that LIRR uses — the connection up to The Garden is identical from either railroad.
Accessibility into the arena
The MTA’s transit guide explicitly identifies the subway and LIRR routes to Madison Square Garden as accessible trips. All three nearby subway stations (Penn Station 1/2/3, Penn Station A/C/E, and 34 St–Herald Square) have elevator service. Inside Penn Station, the LIRR concourse and Moynihan Train Hall both connect to The Garden through accessible passageways.
For arena-specific accessibility services — seating, companion seats, sensory accommodations, hearing assistance — consult Madison Square Garden’s accessibility services page directly. MSG also publishes a detailed entrances map showing every general and VIP entrance.
After the event: how to get out
The LIRR concourse at Penn Station is open 24 hours, with ticket office hours running daily except for a 3 a.m.–3:30 a.m. closure, per the MTA. That covers virtually any standard-length game or concert. Moynihan Train Hall closes at 1 a.m., so if your event ends late, plan to exit through the LIRR concourse rather than Moynihan.
For the most current LIRR schedules — including any added post-event service that the LIRR sometimes runs after major Garden events — check the LIRR timetables page or use the TrainTime app the day of the event.
Subway service runs 24 hours, though late-night schedules differ from rush-hour service. Check the MTA’s schedules page for the lines you plan to ride.
What to verify on msg.com before you go
A few practical details change often enough that they are best confirmed from the source rather than copied into a guide:
- Bag and clear-bag policy — the current dimensions and prohibited items are posted on Madison Square Garden’s official FAQ page.
- Re-entry rules — whether re-entry is permitted varies by event type and is confirmed in the same FAQ page.
- Which entrance to use — the entrances map shows north, south, east, west, and VIP entry points, plus which ones are open for which kind of event.
- Concessions — MSG publishes its in-arena food menu on the concessions page.
- Parking — MSG’s directions page lists official parking options near the arena, with current pricing available through the operator booking links.
Quick reference
- Address: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
- Main entrance: Seventh Avenue between West 31st and 33rd Streets
- Closest subways: 34 St–Penn Station (1/2/3 or A/C/E), or 34 St–Herald Square one block east
- Commuter rail: LIRR and NJ Transit both arrive at Penn Station directly below
- Bus routes nearby: M5, M7, M11, M20, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, Q32
- Accessibility: All three nearby subway stations, LIRR concourse, and Moynihan Train Hall are accessible per MTA
Bookmark this page and pair it with the MSG and MTA links above the next time you are heading to The Garden. The routes do not change — but service alerts and event-specific policies do, so the two minutes you spend cross-checking msg.com and mta.info the morning of your event will save you the line at the gate.
Sources verified for this guide:
MTA — Getting to Madison Square Garden on public transit
MTA — Penn Station (LIRR)
MSG Official — Directions
MSG Official — Entrances
MSG Official — Accessibility Services
MSG Official — FAQs
