Home GameDay Events New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden Venue: Madison Square Garden · Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Travel plan for New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Where to stay, how to get there, and what works around Madison Square Garden.
Type: NBA Preseason
Top areas to stay Madison Square Garden The world's most famous arena sits atop Penn Station in Midtown, home to the Knicks and Rangers and one of the easiest-to-reach venues anywhere.
Location & access 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
Transit: Directly above Penn Station — served by the A/C/E, 1/2/3, LIRR and NJ Transit; walkable from most of Midtown.
Airports: LGA ~9 mi; JFK ~16 mi; EWR ~15 mi.
Best areas to stay near Madison Square Garden Long Island City — Best overall for Citi Field and the US Open Modern high-rise hotels with skyline views, one quick 7-train ride from Flushing Meadows and minutes from Midtown.
Pros: New hotels with skyline views, Direct 7 train to the venues and Midtown, Better value than Manhattan, Great waterfront dining
Cons: Still a short ride to the venues, Can feel corporate in spots
Transit: 7, E, M, G trains; ferry to Manhattan. Driving: Not needed — transit covers everything. Airport: LGA ~5 miles.
Nightlife: Waterfront bars, breweries and Gantry Plaza views. Family: Very good. Price: Mid-to-upper (better value than Manhattan)
Hotelstrips take: The best balance for Queens venues: modern rooms, skyline views, and a straight shot to the ballpark or the Open.
Harlem — Best value near the Bronx Historic, characterful neighborhood a few subway stops from Yankee Stadium with great food and value.
Pros: Quick hop to Yankee Stadium, Rich food and music scene, Better value than Midtown
Cons: Fewer large hotels, A bit further from downtown attractions
Transit: A/B/C/D and 2/3 lines; direct to the Bronx and Midtown. Driving: Transit strongly preferred. Airport: LGA ~8 miles.
Nightlife: Legendary jazz, soul-food and cocktail spots. Family: Good. Price: Mid (value)
Hotelstrips take: A characterful, well-priced base that's still minutes from the stadium.
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Best overall for Citi Field and the US Open