How to Get to the 2026 US Open: Subway, LIRR, Driving and Parking
Take public transportation to the 2026 US Open: the 7 train and Long Island Rail Road both stop at Mets-Willets Point, beside the tennis center. The USTA recommends transit because parking is limited, while driving and rideshare require different lots and can change on Mets home-game dates.
The tournament runs from Sunday, August 23 through Sunday, September 13, 2026, with the main draw beginning Sunday, August 30. Check the MTA and USTA transportation pages again on the day you travel, because service and parking directions can change.
Use the sections below to compare transit, driving, parking, accessibility, and rideshare options for your trip.
What is the best way to get to the 2026 US Open?
For most fans, the best way to get to the US Open is the 7 train or LIRR to Mets-Willets Point. Both options avoid the event traffic and leave you near the boardwalk to the grounds, according to the USTA’s official March 4, 2026 travel guide.
Choose the 7 if you are already on the subway or connecting through Midtown. Choose LIRR if Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Woodside, or the Port Washington Branch is more convenient. Driving makes more sense only when your group needs a car or transit is impractical.
Before choosing a departure time, compare it with the official 2026 gate-opening schedule. Gate times vary by date and by day or evening ticket, and the USTA says they remain subject to change.
How do I take the subway to the US Open?
Take a Flushing-bound 7 train to Mets-Willets Point, then follow signs and the boardwalk toward the tennis center. The 7 serves Mets-Willets Point from Grand Central Terminal and connects with routes serving the Port Authority Bus Terminal; Metro-North riders from Westchester and Connecticut can also connect to it.
The USTA also identifies the Q90 bus as an option that stops nearby on Seaver Way. Subway service changes happen, so use the MTA Mets-Willets Point station page or MTA app before leaving.
If your ticket is for a match in Arthur Ashe Stadium, allow time for the walk and security screening after you leave the train. Fans still choosing a section can use TickPick’s Arthur Ashe Stadium seating guide before buying.
How do I take the LIRR to the US Open?
Take a Port Washington Branch train that stops at Mets-Willets Point. The USTA lists Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Woodside, and stations along the Port Washington Branch as boarding options; riders coming from another LIRR branch can transfer at Woodside.
Do not assume every train makes the event stop or rely on a timetable saved days earlier. Check the official MTA Port Washington Branch schedule on the day of your session.
Mets-Willets Point’s LIRR platforms are not the USTA’s recommended accessible route. Guests with disabilities should get off at 61st Street-Woodside, transfer to a Flushing-bound 7 train, and ride to Mets-Willets Point.
Where should I drive and park for the US Open?
Drivers should enter one of the USTA’s recommended highway exits and follow NYPD and parking-staff directions instead of navigating to a specific lot. The published approaches are Grand Central Parkway exit 9E, Whitestone Expressway exit 13D, and Long Island Expressway exit 22B at College Point Boulevard.
Use this GPS destination:
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadow Corona Park
Flushing, NY 11368
On dates without a Mets home game, staff direct US Open traffic to the Yellow Zone at Mets Stadium. On conflict dates, they direct guests to Blue and Orange zone parking instead. The USTA lists the 2026 conflict dates as August 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, plus September 4, 5, and 6.
Standard vehicle parking is $40 and bus parking is $80 as of July 29, 2026, according to the same USTA page. Payment is card only, and regular event parking cannot be prepaid; the USTA identifies Shops at Skyview as the exception, where fans may reserve a space online. All parking locations, prices, and procedures are subject to change.
Accessible parking requires an accessible license plate or a placard displayed in the windshield. The USTA says the accessible lot remains available on Mets conflict days, but guests should still follow staff directions when they arrive.
Rideshare and black-car services use the parking lot at the New York Hall of Science for both drop-off and pickup. From there, a direct walking path leads to Champion’s Entry, and a complimentary shuttle is available for guests who need assistance.
Do not set Arthur Ashe Stadium as a curbside pickup point after the match. Walk back to the designated Hall of Science area before requesting or meeting your ride, and expect surrounding traffic to affect arrival estimates.
What should I check before leaving?
Check live MTA service, the USTA transportation page, your session time, and your gate-opening time before you leave. If you are driving, confirm whether your date is a Mets conflict date; if you are taking LIRR, confirm that your selected train stops at Mets-Willets Point.
Once your route is set, compare US Open tickets on TickPick. All-in pricing means the displayed price is the final price, with no service or delivery fees added at checkout.