PLAN YOUR TRIP
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Quick tips
- We recommend taking the LIRR to and from UBS Arena. ~ 30-minute direct train service to Elmont-UBS Arena Station is available from Grand Central Madison and Penn Station.
- If you plan to drive, purchase parking in advance and check which Cross Island Parkway exit you need to take to access your parking area.
- Free shuttles are available between UBS Arena, Emerald Parking, and Elmont-UBS Arena Station.
Public Transportation
Elmont – UBS Arena Station
- Fare: Zone 4
- Location: North of campus, short walk (10-15 min) to arena or accessible by free shuttle
Direct service from Grand Central Madison to Elmont-UBS Arena Station is now available. You can now get to UBS Arena from Grand Central and Penn Station in approximately 30 minutes.
To learn more about commuter lot access for Elmont residents and permits for this station, please visit www.elmontubslirrparking.com or contact [email protected].
To check train schedules, please use the LIRR TrainTime Tool.
Driving / Parking
UBS Arena has 5 parking areas, which can only be accessed via the Cross Island Parkway:
- Belmont Park Garage Exit 26A
- Diamond, Ruby, and Silver Parking Exit 26B (Hempstead Turnpike East)
- Emerald Parking Exit 26D
We strongly encourage you to purchase parking ahead of time.
- Pre-paid parking is on sale up to the time parking lots open for event.
- Diamond, Ruby, and Silver Parking require a pre-paid parking pass to enter.
- Passes in Diamond & Ruby Parking are not available for purchase.
- To purchase parking, visit ParkWhiz.
- Do not take Cross Island Parkway Exit 26B unless you have a pre-paid Diamond or Silver Parking pass.
- For concerts, prices will increase $5 when purchased for Emerald Parking the day of the event
Both ParkWhiz and Ticketmaster parking passes are valid.
We encourage guests who are driving to input their parking area into their GPS for the best experience, as follows:
“UBS Arena Emerald Parking”
“UBS Arena Belmont Park Garage”
“UBS Arena Silver Parking”
“UBS Arena Diamond Parking”
“UBS Arena Ruby Parking”
Ride share/dropoff
- The rideshare & drop off / pick up location is located on the north side of the arena and is only accessible via Cross Island Parkway Exit 26D and Green Road.
- Guests waiting for their rideshare to arrive can charge their phones in our Rideshare Waiting Area, located on the main concourse by section 118 and the Glass House Bar.
Accessibility
For more information, visit the UBS Arena Accessibility Guide. For assistance, contact [email protected] or call the UBS Arena Accessibility Hotline at 516-460-8598. You may also text the UBS Arena Helpline on event days at 202-UBS-HELP (205-827-4357).
