Getting There
UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
Data updated: 2025-26
Driving
Directions
From the west (NYC/Queens): Take the Cross Island Parkway to Hempstead Turnpike East. From the east (Long Island): Take Hempstead Turnpike West or the Southern State Parkway to the Cross Island Parkway.
Details
Follow arena signs to the parking lots.
Public Transit
Directions
LIRR Elmont-UBS Arena station is adjacent - a dedicated station built when UBS Arena opened in 2021. Direct service from Penn Station and Jamaica.
Details
Also accessible from Atlantic Terminal (Barclays Center area).
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off is in a designated area off Hempstead Turnpike. From Manhattan, expect 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
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Post-game pickup is slow. Walk away from the main exit for faster service.
Travel
Overview
UBS Arena is at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY, at the border of Nassau County and Queens. The dedicated LIRR station (Elmont-UBS Arena) makes transit from Manhattan and Long Island straightforward. Driving is an option but Hempstead Turnpike and the Cross Island Parkway can be brutal on game nights. The LIRR is the recommended approach for anyone coming from the city.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Take the LIRR to Elmont-UBS Arena station. It's the easiest and most reliable way to get there.”
“Game-night LIRR trains are scheduled specifically for puck drop times. Check the MTA app.”
“Hempstead Turnpike is gridlocked on game nights. If driving, arrive 90+ minutes early.”
“The Cross Island Parkway backs up from Whitestone Bridge traffic. Use Southern State as an alternate.”
“Post-game LIRR trains run immediately after the final buzzer. Head straight to the platform.”
“Rideshare surge is significant after games. Walk a few blocks for lower prices.”