9/11 Memorial & Museum to UBS Arena by subway and LIRR
Quick answer: Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to Grand Central-42 St, then take an LIRR train toward Hempstead from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena. The trip takes about 67 minutes door to door on a weekday (64 to 69 depending on the connection). The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. LIRR trains from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to UBS Arena
- 4 / 5
- LIRR
- Walk 8 minto Fulton St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Fulton St, uptown3 stops, about 10 min
- Change at Grand Central-42 StWalk about 9 min
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Grand Central toward Hempstead2 stops, about 35 min
- Get off at Elmont-UBS Arena
- UBS Arena
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 8 minutes from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Fulton St.
- Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to Grand Central-42 St. It's 3 stops, about 10 minutes.
- At Grand Central-42 St, walk about 9 minutes to Grand Central for an LIRR train.
- Take an LIRR train toward Hempstead from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena. It's 2 stops, about 35 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 34 St-Penn Station, then take an LIRR train toward Long Beach from Penn Station to Jamaica, then take an LIRR train toward Hempstead from Jamaica to Elmont-UBS Arena: about 68 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | LIRR train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 67 min | About once an hour | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 68 min | About once an hour | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 69 min | About once an hour | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 85 minutes. LIRR trains from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4 and 5 trains all stop at both Fulton St and Grand Central-42 St.
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Grand Central goes to Elmont-UBS Arena. Trains to Far Rockaway, Babylon or Port Washington don't. On a weekday 19 trains do; look for Elmont-UBS Arena on the board.
- LIRR station Elmont-UBS Arena has daily service. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Fulton St (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Grand Central-42 St (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
- LIRR: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC terminals 6-10 a.m. or leaving them 4-8 p.m. Off-peak all other times, weekends and holidays. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more (not charged where the station has no ticket machine).
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to UBS Arena: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to UBS Arena by public transit?
Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to Grand Central-42 St, then take an LIRR train toward Hempstead from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena.
How long does it take?
About 67 minutes door to door on a weekday, 64 to 69 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 68 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Grand Central-42 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 85 minutes. LIRR trains from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included. LIRR: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC terminals 6-10 a.m. or leaving them 4-8 p.m. Off-peak all other times, weekends and holidays. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more (not charged where the station has no ticket machine).
Related routes
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Times Square
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Empire State Building
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Rockefeller Center
- JFK Airport to UBS Arena
- LaGuardia Airport to UBS Arena
- Penn Station to UBS Arena
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- UBS Arena: visitor information
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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