JFK Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by AirTrain and LIRR
Quick answer: Take the AirTrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station, then take an LIRR train toward Grand Central from Jamaica to Woodside, then take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Woodside to Mets-Willets Point. The trip takes about 74 minutes door to door on a weekday (68 to 82 depending on the connection). An LIRR train comes about every 13 minutes during the day. LIRR trains from Woodside to Mets-Willets Point run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
JFK Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- AirTrain JFK
- LIRR
- Follow the signsto the AirTrain
- AirTrain JFK AirTrainFrom your terminal3 stops, about 13 min
- Change at Jamaica StationWalk about 7 min
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Jamaica toward Grand Central1 stop, about 9 min
- Change at Woodside
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Woodside toward Port Washington1 stop, about 7 min
- Get off at Mets-Willets Point
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis CenterWalk about 6 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- At JFK, follow the signs for the AirTrain. Every terminal has an AirTrain station; take a train to Jamaica. Times on this page start from the middle of the airport, about 9 minutes on foot from the Terminal 7 AirTrain station.
- Take the AirTrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station. It's 3 stops, about 13 minutes. The AirTrain fare is paid at Jamaica or Howard Beach.
- At Jamaica Station, walk about 7 minutes to Jamaica for an LIRR train.
- Take an LIRR train toward Grand Central from Jamaica to Woodside. It's 1 stop, about 9 minutes.
- Take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Woodside to Mets-Willets Point. It's 1 stop, about 7 minutes.
- From Mets-Willets Point, walk about 6 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 | LIRR train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 74 min | About every 13 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 84 min | About every 16 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 84 min | About every 16 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 92 minutes. LIRR trains from Woodside to Mets-Willets Point run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Jamaica goes to Woodside. Trains to Atlantic Terminal or Penn Station don't. On a weekday 87 trains do; look for Woodside on the board.
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Woodside goes to Mets-Willets Point. Trains to Ronkonkoma, Babylon or Long Beach don't. On a weekday 46 trains do; look for Mets-Willets Point on the board.
- 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).
What it costs
- AirTrain JFK: $8.75, paid when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach. It's on top of the subway or LIRR fare.
- LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
JFK Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: common questions
How do I get from JFK Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by public transit?
Take the AirTrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station, then take an LIRR train toward Grand Central from Jamaica to Woodside, then take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Woodside to Mets-Willets Point.
How long does it take?
About 74 minutes door to door on a weekday, 68 to 82 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 84 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Jamaica Station and Woodside.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 92 minutes. LIRR trains from Woodside to Mets-Willets Point 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?
AirTrain JFK: $8.75, paid when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach. It's on top of the subway or LIRR fare. LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Related routes
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- JFK Airport to Empire State Building
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- 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)
- JFK Airport: AirTrain
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: visitor information
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: 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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