Port Authority Bus Terminal to UBS Arena by subway and LIRR
Quick answer: Take an uptown E train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take an LIRR train toward Hempstead from Jamaica to Elmont-UBS Arena. The trip takes about 61 minutes door to door on a weekday. The E train comes about every 6 minutes during the day. LIRR trains from Jamaica to Elmont-UBS Arena run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to UBS Arena
- E
- LIRR
- E E trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, uptown11 stops, about 32 min
- Change at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK AirportWalk about 6 min
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Jamaica toward Hempstead1 stop, about 13 min
- Get off at Elmont-UBS Arena
- UBS Arena
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown E train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. It's 11 stops, about 32 minutes.
- At Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk about 6 minutes to Jamaica for an LIRR train.
- Take an LIRR train toward Hempstead from Jamaica to Elmont-UBS Arena. It's 1 stop, about 13 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av, then take an LIRR train toward Hempstead from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena: about 55 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 | E train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 61 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 66 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 67 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 66 minutes. LIRR trains from Jamaica 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
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Jamaica goes to Elmont-UBS Arena. Trains to Babylon, Ronkonkoma or Huntington don't. On a weekday 37 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: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (E platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport (E 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.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to UBS Arena: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to UBS Arena by public transit?
Take an uptown E train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take an LIRR train toward Hempstead from Jamaica to Elmont-UBS Arena.
How long does it take?
About 61 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 66 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 66 minutes. LIRR trains from Jamaica 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
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- 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
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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