Port Authority Bus Terminal to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by bus and LIRR
Quick answer: Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av, then take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Grand Central to Mets-Willets Point. The trip takes about 48 minutes door to door on a weekday (46 to 50 depending on the connection). The M42 bus comes about every 7 minutes during the day. LIRR trains from Grand Central to Mets-Willets Point run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- M42
- LIRR
- Walk 2 minto W 42 St/8 Av
- M42 M42 busFrom W 42 St/8 Av5 stops, about 10 min
- Change at E 42 St/Madison AvWalk about 7 min
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Grand Central toward Port Washington2 stops, about 19 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
- Walk about 2 minutes from Port Authority Bus Terminal to W 42 St/8 Av.
- Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av. It's 5 stops, about 10 minutes.
- At E 42 St/Madison Av, walk about 7 minutes to Grand Central for an LIRR train.
- Take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Grand Central to Mets-Willets Point. It's 2 stops, about 19 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) | 47 min | About every 54 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 50 min | About once an hour | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 51 min | About once an hour | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes. LIRR trains from Grand Central 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 Grand Central goes to Mets-Willets Point. Trains to Far Rockaway, Hempstead or Babylon don't. On a weekday 21 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
- 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 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.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by public transit?
Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av, then take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Grand Central to Mets-Willets Point.
How long does it take?
About 48 minutes door to door on a weekday, 46 to 50 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 50 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at E 42 St/Madison Av.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes. LIRR trains from Grand Central 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?
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 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
- 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 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: 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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