US Open Transport

For reaching USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, one has several options. Many people like to travel to the venue in their own vehicle. However, we would suggest that you take public transportation for reaching the venue. The reason. The US Open tends to attract huge number of spectators and you would find quite a good number of people on the roads and parking lots occupied. A nearby stadium is undergoing construction and you could face problems driving your vehicle.

How to Reach
Subway
You can take Flushing-bound or Queens-bound trains. Get down at Willets Point-Shea Stadium station. Subway station is at walking distance from the tennis centre.

Bus
You could take buses throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Reach the Times Square and then take a subway. Few buses go directly to the US Open Billie Jean King tennis centre.

Railroad
The Long Island Rail Road Port Washington branch offers service to the tennis centre during the US Open. You could also take Metro North to Grand Central Terminal and then take the Flushing-bound train to reach the tennis centre.

Reaching from Manhattan
Move on the Triboro Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway East. Use Exit 9E-1-678/RT-25A East/Northern Boulevard East to get out of it. Staying to the left, follow to the Van Wyck Expressway South. Exit the Expressway at Exit 12A. Follow the signs to reach the US Open parking lot.

Reaching from Long Island
Move on the Long Island Expressway to Exit 22B. At the first traffic light, turn onto College Point Bouleward. Follow signs to reach US Open public parking.

Parking
Parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Shea Stadium. However, you should keep in mind that if you are late you would find it tough to get space in the parking lot.