2026 US Open
Car Service & Limo Service
Luxury Chauffeured Transportation
to Arthur Ashe Stadium & Flushing Meadows
Last updated: August 2026
US Open 2026 Quick Facts
- Fan Week: Aug 23 to 29
- Main draw: Aug 30 to Sep 13
- Day sessions: gates 9:30 AM, play 11 AM on most days
- Night sessions: gates 6 PM, play 7 PM
- Car service drop off: New York Hall of Science lot
- Tournament parking: 40 dollars, cashless
- Closest airport: LaGuardia (LGA)
- Finals: women Sep 12, men Sep 13
US Open Car Service & Limo Service for 2026 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
The 2026 US Open runs August 23 through September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The tournament welcomed a record 1.14 million fans in 2025. Legends Limousine has carried New Yorkers through Queens traffic since 1994. Our US Open chauffeurs know the Grand Central Parkway approach, the official drop off point at the New York Hall of Science, and the exact timing that gets you to your seat before first serve.
Main draw play runs August 30 through September 13. Day sessions begin at 11 AM with gates opening at 9:30 AM on most days. Night sessions begin at 7 PM with gates opening at 6 PM. Fan Week runs August 23 through August 29, when the tournament opens the grounds free on most days. Every session creates its own arrival wave on the Grand Central Parkway, so Legends builds your pickup time around the session you hold, not around a generic estimate.
What We Handle for US Open Travelers
- Airport transfers: LaGuardia (LGA) sits closest to the tennis center. We track your flight and stage your chauffeur around your session.
- Hotel to stadium service: We time Manhattan pickups for gate opening, not for guesswork.
- Hourly service: One chauffeur across a full session day. The car waits while you watch.
- Group travel: Sprinters and coaches for corporate hospitality suites.
- Late night pickups: Night sessions often run late. Dispatch tracks the match clock, so the pickup happens minutes after the last point.
Standard Sedan (Various)
A clean, quiet ride for one or two fans heading to a day session. Your chauffeur handles the Grand Central Parkway while you plan your court schedule.
Mercedes S-Class
Premium Sedan
The choice for sponsors, executives, and guests of honor. Arrive at the Hall of Science drop off rested and ready for a night on Arthur Ashe.
Chevrolet Suburban
Standard SUV
Room for a family of five plus the cooler bag, the sunscreen, and the souvenirs. A steady favorite for day sessions with children.
Cadillac Escalade
Premium SUV
A commanding arrival for finals weekend. Premium seating with space left over for whatever the pro shop sells you.
13-Passenger
Mercedes Sprinter
The corporate hospitality workhorse. Your whole suite arrives together and leaves together, with no one lost in a rideshare queue.
22-Passenger
Bus
Midsize groups ride comfortably with luggage space for airport connections before or after the match.
35-Passenger
Bus
Client entertaining at scale. One vehicle, one arrival time, one pickup point after the last set.
55-Passenger Coach Bus
Full delegation moves for sponsor groups and fan clubs. Dispatch coordinates every move across all three tournament weeks.
Arthur Ashe Stadium & the US Open Grounds
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center sits inside Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, the closest major stadium to LaGuardia and reachable directly off the Grand Central Parkway at exit 9E. Here is the ground your chauffeur knows.
Arthur Ashe Stadium
The world’s largest tennis stadium hosts the marquee night sessions, the women’s final, and the men’s final. The USTA is carrying out an 800 million dollar transformation of the stadium that completes for 2027, and 2026 guests will already see the new courtside seating in place. Every Legends booking to Ashe during the tournament follows the official routing to the New York Hall of Science lot.
Louis Armstrong Stadium
The second show court, rebuilt in 2018 with its own retractable roof. Armstrong hosts day and night matches through the early rounds, so a session ticket here means the same arrival planning as Ashe.
The Grandstand
The intimate third stadium on the southwest corner of the grounds. Wherever your court sits, allow a few extra minutes on foot between the Champion’s Entry and your seat after drop off.
The Plaza & Arthur Ashe Statue
The open plaza and the Arthur Ashe statue near the stadium make easy landmarks. We suggest naming one before the match so your group regathers in seconds.
The Unisphere & Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The 1964 World’s Fair globe stands beside the tennis center inside the park. The grounds sit near Citi Field, which is why Mets home games change the traffic picture on nine dates this year.
Legends Limousine operates as an independent chauffeured transportation company. We hold no affiliation with the USTA or the US Open, and neither organization endorses this service.
How to Get to the US Open: Car Service, Drop Off, Transit & Parking
The practical guide our dispatch desk works from during the tournament, written for anyone weighing a chauffeured car against the train, a rideshare, or their own parking spot.
Where Do Car Services Drop Off at the US Open?
The tournament directs every rideshare and black car service to the parking lot within the New York Hall of Science. A direct walking path leads to the Champion’s Entry, and the tournament also runs a shuttle from the lot for guests who need assistance. Your Legends chauffeur uses this routing on the way in and agrees on an exact meeting spot with you for the way out.
- Drop off and pickup: New York Hall of Science lot
- Walking path to the Champion’s Entry
- Fixed meeting point set before the match
How Do You Drive In From Manhattan & the Airports?
The tournament’s official highway exits are Grand Central Parkway exit 9E, Whitestone Expressway exit 13D, and Long Island Expressway exit 22B, with NYPD directing traffic from there. Plan on under an hour from Midtown in normal traffic. Add time around session start and session end. LaGuardia is the closest major airport; JFK and Newark need more road time. Dispatch sets your pickup against gate opening for the session you hold.
- Official exits: GCP 9E, Whitestone 13D, LIE 22B
- Midtown: plan on under an hour, plus event traffic
- LaGuardia (LGA) is the closest airport
Train or Chauffeured Car: Which Works Better for the US Open?
The 7 train from Grand Central and the LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central Madison both stop at Mets Willets Point, a solid option for solo day session fans. A chauffeured car earns its keep for night sessions, families with gear, corporate hosting, and any evening that pairs the tennis with dinner reservations. You ride door to door on your own schedule and skip the postmatch platform crowd.
- 7 train and LIRR: Mets Willets Point station
- Metro-North riders change at Grand Central
- Chauffeured car: door to door, no transfer
Parking, Mets Dates & the Night Session Exit
The tournament lists cashless parking at 40 dollars for vehicles and 80 dollars for buses. Standard days use the Yellow Zone; Mets conflict dates shift parking to the Blue and Orange Zones. Citi Field hosts nine home games in the tournament window, including main draw opening day on Sunday August 30. Night sessions can run past midnight, and the crowd leaves at once. A booked pickup means dispatch tracks the match clock and stages your chauffeur for the ending.
- Parking: Yellow Zone, or Blue and Orange on Mets dates
- Nine Mets home games during the tournament
- Night session pickups timed to the match clock
Legends Limousine operates as an independent chauffeured transportation company. We hold no affiliation with the USTA or the US Open, and neither organization endorses this service.
US Open Transportation Services We Offer
Every service below runs through our own dispatch desk and a fleet we maintain in our NYC garage.
Airport Transfers for US Open Travel (LGA, JFK, EWR + Private Aviation)
LaGuardia (LGA) is the closest major airport to Flushing Meadows, which makes it the natural gateway for US Open weekenders. JFK and Newark (EWR) arrivals need more road time, so we build the transfer around your session start. Private aviation clients land at Teterboro (TEB) or Westchester (HPN) and meet their chauffeur where the FBO allows it.
Dispatch pairs the return airport leg with your final session before you land.
Stadium Drop Off & Pickup at the US Open
The tournament directs all rideshare and black car drop offs to the parking lot within the New York Hall of Science. A direct walking path connects the lot to the Champion’s Entry, and the tournament runs a shuttle for guests who need assistance. Our US Open black car service uses the official routing, sets a fixed meeting point with you before the match, and stages nearby so the pickup happens minutes after you text.
- Official highway exits: Grand Central Parkway 9E, Whitestone Expressway 13D, Long Island Expressway 22B
- Drop off and pickup at the New York Hall of Science lot
- Agree on a fixed meeting point before the session
- Your chauffeur stages nearby through the final games
- We time night session pickups to the match clock
Hourly Service for Full Session Days
Book one chauffeur for the whole day. The vehicle stays with you, which solves the stadium bag policy for airport connections: large bags stay in the car while you watch tennis.
- Families with young fans
- Corporate hosts
- Fans following several courts
- Suite hosts
- Guests pairing dinner in Manhattan with a night session
A dedicated trip coordinator can align timing, routes, and contingencies to keep your day moving.
Group Transportation: Sprinters, Minibuses & Coaches
Moving groups requires precision. Legends coordinates staggered arrivals, luggage needs, and clear passenger counts, using the right vehicle mix for comfort, timing, and on-site flow.
- Corporate hospitality suites
- Sponsor delegations
- Client entertaining
- Family reunions at the Open
- Fan groups
- 13-Passenger Jet Sprinter
- 18-Passenger Limo Sprinter
- 22 and 35-Passenger buses
- 55-Passenger coach
Professional chauffeurs, coordinated staging, and real-time adjustments keep group travel organized.
US Open Rides Across Manhattan & the Tri-State Area
We pick up across Manhattan, including the Upper East Side (UES), the Upper West Side (UWS), Midtown hotels, and downtown. Brooklyn, Long Island City (LIC), Westchester, Greenwich, and the Hamptons all ride with us to Flushing Meadows. Metro North riders from Westchester and Connecticut otherwise change at Grand Central for the 7 train; our guests skip the transfer entirely.
- Upper East Side (UES) and Upper West Side (UWS)
- Midtown and downtown Manhattan hotels
- Brooklyn and Long Island City (LIC)
- Westchester and Greenwich, CT
- The Hamptons and the East End
Avoid connections, reduce delays, and arrive rested with luggage handled from start to finish.
AIRPORT COVERAGE FOR US OPEN WEEK
The natural gateway for US Open arrivals.
Global arrivals meet their chauffeur at the terminal.
Plan the most road time of the three majors.
FBO pickups for jet arrivals.
Private and commercial arrivals from the north.
The Long Island private aviation gateway.
Hudson Valley arrivals ride south with us.
International guests land, we handle the rest.
Why Fans & Corporate Hosts Choose Legends for the US Open
An owned fleet, an in house dispatch desk, and thirty years of New York event traffic behind every booking.
Serving New York Since 1994
Three decades of moving New Yorkers through the biggest event weeks the city stages.
An Owned Fleet in a NYC Garage
We own every vehicle and maintain each one in our own NYC garage, so the car that arrives is a car we know.
In House Dispatch Around the Clock
A live dispatch desk watches every US Open trip. Call at 2 AM after a five set night match. A person answers.
Private Aviation & FBO Coverage
We meet jets at Teterboro (TEB), Westchester (HPN), and Republic (FRG) with the discretion the cabin expects.
Live Flight & Arrival Tracking
Dispatch tracks every inbound flight, so a delayed arrival moves your pickup automatically. No waiting curbside, no guessing.
Family Car Seat Program
Our team installs the right seats for every age before pickup. Families ride to day sessions with the safety work already done.
Book Your 2026 US Open Car Service
Night sessions, finals weekend, and corporate hospitality dates fill the calendar first. Confirm your itinerary and let dispatch build the plan.
2026 US Open FAQs
Where do car services drop off at the US Open?
Car services drop off and pick up at the parking lot within the New York Hall of Science, per the tournament’s official routing. The lot sits beside the grounds, with a walking path to the Champion’s Entry. The tournament also runs a shuttle from the lot for guests who need assistance. Your Legends chauffeur agrees on an exact meeting spot with you before the session, so the return ride starts minutes after the last point.
Where does my chauffeur pick me up after a night session?
At the same New York Hall of Science lot the tournament designates for drop offs. Legends chauffeurs stage nearby as the session winds down and confirm the meeting point by text. The crowd leaves all at once after a night session, so a fixed plan beats circling the block. Dispatch tracks the match clock and stages your chauffeur for the ending.
What is the best way to get to the US Open from Manhattan?
The best way depends on your session: solo day session fans do well on the 7 train from Grand Central or the LIRR to Mets Willets Point. A chauffeured car earns its keep for night sessions, families with gear, corporate hosting, and any plan that pairs the tennis with dinner reservations. You ride door to door on your own schedule and skip the postmatch platform crowds.
How long is the drive from Midtown Manhattan to the US Open?
Plan for roughly 35 to 45 minutes in normal traffic, plus extra time around session start and session end, when the Grand Central Parkway carries the heaviest event flow. On Mets game days the corridor tightens further. Legends dispatch watches conditions on the day and sets your pickup time so you arrive as gates open rather than as play begins.
Which airport is closest to the US Open?
LaGuardia (LGA) is the closest major airport to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, so plan for the shortest transfer of the three major airports. JFK is the second choice, while Newark (EWR) requires the most road time. Legends meets arrivals at all three, plus private aviation at Teterboro (TEB) and Westchester (HPN). Dispatch times every pickup to your session start.
Can I go straight from my flight to a session?
Yes, and the stadium bag policy is the one detail to plan around. The grounds prohibit large bags, so checked luggage cannot enter with you. Book hourly service and the vehicle stays with your chauffeur while you attend the session, luggage safely inside. Fans with an evening flight out reverse the same plan after the match.
Is there parking at the US Open?
Yes. The tournament lists parking at 40 dollars for vehicles and 80 dollars for buses, all cashless. On days without a Mets home game, fans park in the Yellow Zone at the Citi Field lots. On Mets conflict dates parking shifts to the Blue and Orange Zones. Many guests skip the lots entirely and use the official drop off at the New York Hall of Science instead.
What happens when the Mets play at home during the tournament?
Parking shifts to the Blue and Orange Zones and traffic around the complex builds much earlier than usual. Citi Field hosts nine home games during the 2026 tournament window, including opening day of the main draw on Sunday August 30, when the Mets play at 1:40 PM. Leave earlier than you think you need to, or hand the problem to a chauffeur who watches the calendar for you.
How early should I arrive for my session?
Arrive as gates open: 9:30 AM on most day session days, 6 PM for night sessions, with play starting at 11 AM and 7 PM. Select late tournament days run different gate times, so dispatch confirms the schedule for your exact session. Large bags are prohibited at the entrances and lines grow quickly once the arrival wave hits. That buffer gives you time for the grounds, the practice courts, and your seat.
Do night sessions really run past midnight?
They can. Night sessions start at 7 PM, and matches that stretch to five sets have carried play deep into the early morning at past tournaments. A long ride home after 1 AM tests anyone. A booked pickup means dispatch tracks the match clock and stages your chauffeur for the ending, so you skip the postmatch scramble entirely.
How far in advance should I book US Open transportation?
Book as soon as you confirm your session tickets. Demand builds through the tournament, peaking across the semifinal and final days, September 10 through 13. Early bookings also give dispatch time to plan car seats, group staging, and airport pairings properly. If your schedule moves, tell dispatch as early as possible and they will rework the booking with you.
How much does a car service to the US Open cost?
US Open car service rates depend on the vehicle, the pickup point, and how you structure the day, so a Manhattan sedan transfer prices differently than an hourly Sprinter for a hospitality suite. Contact dispatch for the rate on your exact itinerary. One conversation covers both directions, car seats, and any airport legs, so the quote reflects the whole plan rather than a single ride.
Do you provide car seats for family day sessions?
Yes. Legends runs a dedicated family program and installs car seats before pickup. Our team treats installation as a safety task rather than an afterthought. Tell dispatch the ages of your children when you book. Our team fits and checks the right seats before the vehicle leaves our garage.
Can you handle corporate hospitality groups?
Yes. Corporate hosting is a core part of our US Open work: Sprinters and minibuses for suite groups, staggered arrivals for guests landing on different flights, plus a single dispatch contact across all three weeks. Dispatch plans the outbound, the return, and every change between them so the host gets to watch the tennis too.
Do you serve Westchester and Connecticut for the US Open?
Yes. Westchester, Greenwich, and the wider Connecticut coast are regular routes for us during the tournament. Transit riders from those areas otherwise take Metro North to Grand Central and change for the 7 train. A chauffeured ride replaces that transfer with a single seat, and the same car brings you home after the last match of the night.
Is the US Open played at Arthur Ashe Stadium?
Yes. Arthur Ashe Stadium is the main court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the largest tennis stadium in the world. Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand, and outer courts across the grounds complete the complex. The venue is midway through an 800 million dollar transformation that completes for 2027, so 2026 guests will see new courtside seating already in place. Legends runs car service to Arthur Ashe Stadium for every session of the tournament.