The Road to Belmont
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General admission to Belmont will be $10, and the Clubhouse will cost $20.
Trains:
The Long Island Rail Road runs many trains from Penn Station to the Park. Round-trip tickets are $11.
Do not buy grandstand tickets on the train — one year, there were people selling bogus admissions to the Park on the train. Here are the rules, according the MTA:
o Buy round-trip Belmont Park tickets in advance
o Listen for boarding announcements for trains to and from Belmont Park
o Look for LIRR personnel who will be available to assist you
o No alcohol allowed on LIRR trains
o No alcohol allowed into Belmont Park
o Coolers and bags are subject to search
o After the Stakes, wait times range between 15 minutes and 2 hours depending on attendance level
For complete information, go to the MTA website.
