Spectator travel options to the U.S. Open 

Planning on attending the U.S. Open? Here are some suggested travel and parking tips:

HOW TO GET THERE

By subway: The 7 train provides service from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Point Station, including connections for all Metro-North Trains from Westchester and Connecticut. Service is also available from the Port Authority Bus Terminal. MTA website (mta.info) provides schedules and fares.

By train: The Long Island Rail Road provides service to Mets-Willets Point Station from Woodside, and connections from Penn Station for New Jersey Transit customers. Guests with disabilities are advised to exit the LIRR train at 61st Street-Woodside Station and transfer to the 7 train. Take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Point Station.

Via rideshare: Space for rideshare vehicles is limited. All rideshare providers, including black-car services, will only have access to the area next to the New York State Pavilion. There is a direct walking path between the New York State Pavilion and Champions' Entry. Free shuttle is available for guests who need assistance to and from the Champions' Entry.

By car: Take the Grand Central Parkway exit 9E, or Whitestone Expressway Exit 13D, or Long Island Expressway Exit 22B-College Point Blvd. Follow NYPD directives to the parking areas. GPS address: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing NY 11368.

WHERE TO PARK

When Mets are not playing: Parking will be at Citi Field YELLOW ZONE PARKING lot (subject to change). The fee is $40 for vehicles, $80 for buses.

When Mets are playing: Parking will be in BLUE ZONE PARKING and ORANGE ZONE PARKING lots. The Mets have scheduled games Aug. 21, Sept. 2, 3, 4 and Sept. 6, 7, 8

Cadillac vehicles: Parking is complimentary in all paid lots beginning Aug. 26.

More parking: Available at the Shops at Skyview, with a short walk to the boardwalk with entry and exit away from Citi Field congestion. Reserve a spot online for a rate discount.