Directions to the National Tennis Center
Tennis fans walk past the banners of past champions at the National Tennis Center. Credit: Newsday / David L. Pokress
Parking is available in the lots adjacent to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, during the U.S. Open for $19, except for dates when the Mets are playing at home, when parking will be available in Lots 1-7 for $19.
Fans are strongly encouraged to take public transportation, especially on the following dates when Mets home games could create excessive congestion.
Saturday, Aug. 28 (Arthur Ashe Kids' Day)
Friday, September 10
Saturday, September 11
Sunday, September 12
Driving Directions
From Long Island:
Take the Long Island Expressway West to Exit 22B -- College Point Blvd. At first light, make a right on College Point Blvd. Follow signs to U.S. Open parking.
From Manhattan:
Take the RFK Bridge (aka Triborough Bridge) to the Grand Central Parkway East. Exit the Grand Central at Exit 9E -- I-678/RT 25-A East/Northern Blvd. East. Stay to the left and follow to the Van Wyck Expressway South. Exit the Van Wyck and Exit 12A -- College Point Blvd. Follow signs to U.S. Open parking.
From Brooklyn:
Take the BQE (I-278) East to the Grand Central Parkway East. Exit the Grand Central at Exit 9E -- I-678/RT 25-A East/Northern Blvd. East. Take the Rt. 25A East/Northern Blvd. East exit ramp toward the Mets Stadium. At the first traffic light off the exit ramp, make a right onto Shea Road. Follow signs to U.S. Open parking.
Long Island Rail Road
The Port Washington branch provides service to the Tennis Center (the Mets-Willets Point station) during the U.S. Open. Contact the LIRR for schedule information at 718-217-5477.
Option 1:
Take the Flushing-bound 7 train to the Mets-Willets Point station. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is about a three-minute walk down the ramp from the station.
Option 2:
Take the Queens-bound E or F trains to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue and transfer upstairs to the Flushing-bound 7 train to the Mets-Willets Point station.
Bus
From Long Island:
MTA Long Island bus provides service to and from a variety of subway and LIRR stations that can transport fans to the Tennis Center. For more information, visit the MTA Long Island Bus web site: http://www.mta.info/libus/
From New York City:
Bus service is available through the five boroughs of New York City. For schedule and fare information, visit the MTA's web site: http://www.mta.info
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