Long Island City to Citi Field by subway
Quick answer: Take an Outbound 7 train from Court Sq to Mets-Willets Point. The trip takes about 33 minutes door to door on a weekday (29 to 33 depending on the connection). The 7 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Long Island City to Citi Field
- 7
- Walk 3 minto Court Sq
- 7 7 trainFrom Court Sq, Outbound12 stops, about 22 min
- Get off at Mets-Willets Point
- Citi FieldWalk about 9 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 3 minutes from Long Island City to Court Sq.
- Take an Outbound 7 train from Court Sq to Mets-Willets Point. It's 12 stops, about 22 minutes.
- From Mets-Willets Point, walk about 9 minutes to Citi Field.
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 | 33 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 32 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 32 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 31 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.
- LIRR Mets-Willets Point is not accessible; use the elevator at Woodside and change to the 7. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. Jackie Robinson Rotunda: directly in front of the 7 train stop; Shea Entrance: next to Lot G, 1st base side; Right Field Gate: next to Lot G, 1st base side (source).
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Court Sq-23 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.
Long Island City to Citi Field: common questions
How do I get from Long Island City to Citi Field by public transit?
Take an Outbound 7 train from Court Sq to Mets-Willets Point.
How long does it take?
About 33 minutes door to door on a weekday, 29 to 33 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 32 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 31 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
- Long Island City to JFK Airport
- Long Island City to LaGuardia Airport
- Long Island City to Midtown Manhattan
- JFK Airport to Citi Field
- LaGuardia Airport to Citi Field
- Penn Station to Citi Field
- 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)
- Citi Field: visitor information
- Long Island City: 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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