The Ride is the critically and virally acclaimed attraction that uses New York City and its iconic landmarks as the backdrop for a theatrical event that blurs the boundary between tour and performance. The Ride’s patented traveling theaters are designed with coliseum seating and floor-to-ceiling glass windows truly making the streets the stage. Immediately after departure, guests won’t be able to tell where the New York City streets begin and the show ends!
The Ride’s custom, multi-million dollar motor coaches equipped with 40 flat screen monitors, 3,000 LED lights and surround sound seat stadium style with floor to ceiling glass windows offering unmatched views of Midtown Manhattan. Guests enjoy everything on board from trivia to karaoke between viewing 5-7 live performance acts per show! Professional singers, dancers, and comedians paired with unsuspecting passers-by show guests a dazzling side of New York City that can’t be duplicated anywhere else!
What you'll see:
Time Square, Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building, New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Empire State Building, 42nd Street, Columbus Circle, Central Park, Carnegle Hall and more.
Part Tour. Part Show. Total Entertainment! Experience The Ride!
Please enter your desired departure time in the "Reservation Request" section when booking.
Departure times in 2019
January
Jan 1st (Tuesday): 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Jan 2nd (Wednesday): 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Jan 3rd-4th (Thursday-Friday): 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Jan 5th-6th(Saturday-Sunday): 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Jan 7 - Feb 28
Monday - Friday: 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm
Saturday/Sunday: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm
March
Monday - Thursday:9:00pm, 9:15pm, 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm (25th Mar - 28th Mar: 9:00pm, 9:15pm added )
Friday: 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Saturday/Sunday: 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
* 12:30pm and 12:45pm are unavailable on March 10
* 12:30pm is unavailable on March 31
* 9:00pm and 9:15pm are unavailable on March 13, 14, 25-28 (11:30am, 11:45am, 1:00pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm are available on March 14)
* 3pm, 3:15pm Rides are available on March 25 (evening is very full - adding avail)
April
Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm (22th Apr - 26th Apr: 9:00pm, 9:15pm added )
Friday: 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Saturday/Sunday: 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm(Easter weekend (20/21) has 12:30/12:45pm on Sat and Sun)
May
Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Friday: 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm, 10:30pm, 10:45pm
Saturday: 11:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm, 10:30pm, 10:45pm
Sunday: 11:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
MEMORIAL DAY, May 27: 11:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Adding 3:00PM and 3:15PM departures during April 15, 2019 - May 1, 2019
June - August 31
Monday - Friday: 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm, 10:30pm, 10:45pm
Saturday: 11:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm, 10:30pm, 10:45pm
Sunday: 11:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
FOURTH OF JULY: 9:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm
September
Monday - Friday: 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm (From week of Sept 16th – end of month, 9:00pm and 9:15pm added)
Saturday/Sunday: 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
October
Monday - Friday: 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Saturday/Sunday: 12:00pm, 12:15pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Nov 1 – 24
Monday - Friday: 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Saturday/Sunday: 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Nov 25 - 30 - Thanksgiving Week (currently 2 bus):
Monday - Tuesday: 10:00am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm
Wednesday: 10:00am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm, 10:00pm, 10:15pm
Thursday: 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm, 10:00pm, 10:15pm
Friday - Saturday: 10:00am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm, 10:00pm, 10:15pm
Sunday, Dec 1: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm
December
Tours – Daily in Dec (except Christmas Day and NYE): 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Dec 2 - 22:
All Days except Dec 4: 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm
Dec 4 – Rockefeller Tree Lighting:
11:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm
Dec 23 – 31 (Christmas and NYE schedule at end – currently 2 bus)
Monday – Sun: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm, 10:15pm
CHRISTMAS DAY: 11:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm
NYE: 8:30am, 8:45am, 9:45am, 10:00am, 11:15am, 11:30am
New Year’s Day: 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm
Tips
THE RIDE begins at the corner of 42nd and 8th Ave in front of Chevy’s Mexican Restaurant, New York City, NY and ends at the same location. The line forms in front of Senor Frogs restaurant. Please be in line at least 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
Visiting Attractions
Empire State Building
Times Square
Central Park
Bryant Park
Chrysler Building
Columbus Circle
Grand Central Terminal
42nd Street