Penn Station to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by LIRR
Quick answer: Take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Penn Station to Mets-Willets Point. The trip takes about 28 minutes door to door on a weekday. An LIRR train comes about once an hour during the day.
Penn Station to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- LIRR
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Penn Station toward Port Washington2 stops, about 18 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
- Take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Penn Station to Mets-Willets Point. It's 2 stops, about 18 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 | 3:17 am | 12:57 am | 28 min | About once an hour |
| Saturday | 3:17 am | 1:54 am | 28 min | About once an hour |
| Sunday | 3:17 am | 12:57 am | 28 min | About once an hour |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:57 am, and the first one in the morning around 3:17 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 1:54 am, and on Sunday night around 12:57 am.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Penn Station goes to Mets-Willets Point. Trains to Ronkonkoma, Babylon or Huntington don't. On a weekday 25 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).
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
What it costs
- 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.
Penn Station to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by public transit?
Take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Penn Station to Mets-Willets Point.
How long does it take?
About 28 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 28 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. An LIRR train goes all the way.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:57 am, and the first one in the morning around 3:17 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 1:54 am, and on Sunday night around 12:57 am.
How much does it cost?
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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- JFK Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- LaGuardia Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Grand Central Terminal 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: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: visitor information
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: 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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