Grand Central Terminal to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by subway
Quick answer: Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to Mets-Willets Point. The trip takes about 46 minutes door to door on a weekday (42 to 46 depending on the connection). The 7 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Grand Central Terminal to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- 7
- Walk 5 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 7 7 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, Queens-bound15 stops, about 29 min
- Get off at Mets-Willets Point
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis CenterWalk about 12 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 5 minutes from Grand Central Terminal to Grand Central-42 St.
- Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to Mets-Willets Point. It's 15 stops, about 29 minutes.
- From Mets-Willets Point, walk about 12 minutes to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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 | 7 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 46 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 45 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 45 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 44 minutes, and the 7 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 111 St. The next stop is Mets-Willets Point. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- During the US Open the 2026 map names the gates Main Entry, President’s Entry and Champions’ Entry. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. East Gate: USTA East Gate; South Gate: USTA South Gate; West Gate: USTA West Gate (source).
- LIRR trains stop at Grand Central Madison, on the west side of Grand Central Terminal, under Vanderbilt Avenue. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Grand Central-42 St (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Mets-Willets Point (7 platform) is not 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.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Grand Central Terminal to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by public transit?
Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to Mets-Willets Point.
How long does it take?
About 46 minutes door to door on a weekday, 42 to 46 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 45 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 7 train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 44 minutes, and the 7 train comes about every 20 minutes.
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.
Related routes
- Grand Central Terminal to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Grand Central Terminal to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Grand Central Terminal to Central Park
- JFK Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- LaGuardia Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Penn Station to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- 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 subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: visitor information
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: visitor information
- Grand Central Terminal: 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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