New York City is home to two NHL franchises — the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, and the New York Islanders at UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont, Queens. Whether you're attending a regular season game, a playoff run, or a sold-out rivalry matchup, getting there and back without the stress of parking or surge pricing makes the experience significantly better.
Madison Square Garden (New York Rangers)
Address: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
MSG sits directly above Penn Station at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue — one of the most congested intersections in the city on game nights. The area floods with fans 90 minutes before puck drop, and Uber and taxi surge pricing can triple within minutes of the final horn.
Why black car service works at MSG:
- Pre-scheduled flat-rate pickup means no surge pricing after the game
- Your driver monitors game time and positions nearby for post-game pickup
- Drop-off on 7th or 8th Avenue is clean and efficient
- Groups up to 14 passengers in a single Sprinter Van
Drive times to MSG:
| Origin | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Midtown hotels | 5–15 min |
| Upper East Side | 15–25 min |
| Lower Manhattan / FiDi | 20–30 min |
| JFK Airport | 40–60 min |
| Newark Airport | 35–55 min |
| Westchester | 35–50 min |
| Long Island | 45–70 min |
UBS Arena (New York Islanders)
Address: 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
UBS Arena opened in 2021 and sits adjacent to Belmont Park racetrack in Nassau County. Unlike MSG, it's surrounded by surface parking — but that parking fills fast and exit traffic after games can be brutal. The arena is accessible via the Long Island Rail Road (Elmont-UBS Arena station), but the last train options are limited late at night.
Why black car service works at UBS Arena:
- Direct door-to-door service from Manhattan, the boroughs, or Long Island
- No LIRR schedule dependency — your driver waits for you
- Sprinter vans ideal for group outings with families or corporate clients
- Return pickup coordinated to avoid post-game traffic
Drive times to UBS Arena:
| Origin | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Midtown Manhattan | 30–45 min |
| Upper East Side | 25–40 min |
| Brooklyn | 35–50 min |
| JFK Airport | 20–30 min |
| Garden City / Long Island | 10–20 min |
Tips for Game Night Transportation
Book in advance. Rangers playoff games and Islanders rivalries sell out fast — so does quality transportation. Book your car at least 24–48 hours ahead.
Coordinate the return pickup. Game lengths vary. A typical NHL game runs about 2.5 hours of clock time, but with intermissions and overtime potential, you could be out anywhere from 9:30 PM to midnight. Give your driver a heads-up 15 minutes before the third period ends.
Groups travel better together. Instead of four Ubers for a group of 12, book one Sprinter Van. It's often cheaper per person and keeps the group together.
Corporate suites. Entertaining clients in a suite at MSG or UBS Arena? BLVK handles executive transportation for the full party — arrival, intermission pickups, and post-game return.
Book Game Night Transportation
Email info@blvklimo.com with the venue, game date, group size, and pickup location. Flat-rate pricing with no surge.
