Subway, Buses, and LIRR Fastest Direct Route to Citi Field
After a season opening trip through Houston and Miami, the New York Mets opened the 2025 season against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, April 4, and Mets fans filled the transit system ahead of the game, taking the subway, buses, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad to get to Citi Field.
Ride the Redbirds to Citi Field
New York City Transit gave Mets fans a once-in-a-season way to show off their Mets pride and ride to Citi Field in style aboard a Redbird train for the first time since the 2018 Home Opener.
The vintage train departed from 34 St-Hudson Yards at approximately 12:00 p.m. making stops at Times Sq-42 St , 5 Av , Grand Central-42 St , Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av Hunters Point Av , Court Sq-23 St, Queensboro Plaza , 61 St-Woodside , Junction Blvd , and Mets-Willets Point . The ride to Queens took about 35 minutes, getting fans to the stadium with plenty of time before the first pitch at 3:10 p.m.
Originally operated by the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) system, the first Redbird trains began service in 1959, three years before the New York Mets were born. The Redbirds consisted of a fleet of different car types, including R26, R28, R29, R33, and R36s, all painted in a deep red.
Mets fans headed to any home game this year can take any MTA service to get there.
“The Mets are one of the best teams in baseball and fans can use the best transit system in the world to get to games at Citi Field,” said New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow. “Regular season, playoffs and hopefully the World Series, New York City Transit provides Mets fans with the safest, most convenient way to get to Citi Field every single day.”
“Let’s go Mets. The Port Washington Branch brings fans directly to Citi Field and customers on all other LIRR branches can make an easy transfer at Woodside for the fastest trip all season long,” said Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free. “Fast, safe and affordable LIRR service gives Mets fans the best customer experience to every single home game.”
“I’m excited that Metro-North is able to get Mets fans from our service area out to Citi Field in Queens not just for Opening Day but for every Mets game this year, safely, comfortably and reliably,” said Metro-North Railroad President Justin Vonashek. “Metro-North customers can take any train to Grand Central Terminal and then hop on a subway train or the LIRR.”
The MTA will provide the following service options to get to all New York Mets home games.
New York City Subway and Buses
The Mets-Willets Point subway station is right in front of Citi Field on Roosevelt Ave near 126 St. Fans can always take either the local or the express train to reach Mets-Willets Point.
The Q48 bus stops at 126 St and Roosevelt Ave, right in front of Citi Field. Customers can use the real-time bus ridership tracking feature on the MTA app before boarding.
Long Island Rail Road
The LIRR provides direct service to the Mets-Willets Point station all season long via the Port Washington Branch, just a 19-minute ride from Penn Station. Fans traveling from Long Island on other branches can reach Citi Field by changing at Woodside, less than a ten-minute ride from the stadium.
Metro-North Railroad
Grand Central Madison makes it easier than ever for Mets fans in Metro-North territory to get to the game. Customers can take a one-seat ride into Grand Central and finish their trip either on the LIRR or the train. Either option can get a customer to the stadium in 30 minutes from Grand Central.
Access-A-Ride
Access-A-Ride paratransit has a designated stop at Citi Field located at 41 Seaver Way (126 St and 37 Ave), south of the Bullpen Gate in the Passenger Loading Zone (second cut out) directly in front of the AMWAY awning. Customers have ample shelter and a clear sight line of 126 St from Bullpen Gate.
To book a trip customers can call (877) 337-2017.