"You can recognize the LIRR by its janky little station, and the 7 train by its purple colors and the number 7. MTA wayfinding can be a little confusing for people unfamiliar with the system, but I have two points of good news for you: It is still easier to navigate than swaths of nondescript concrete, and if taxi lines are long enough to last 40 minutes, you will have enough people leaving at the same time to ease the process."
"Scared of getting lost or getting on the wrong train? There is no better time to navigate a subway station than after a sporting event, when you can just follow a crowd of people who do know where they're going. Worried about trains running at 1 a.m.? One of the rare bragging rights that American public transit has over its European counterparts, with the notable exception of Copenhagen, is the existence of 24-hour metro systems."
The U.S. Open grounds connect directly to the Mets-Willets Point station on the 7 train and the LIRR. MTA signage can confuse unfamiliar riders but remains easier than navigating large areas of nondescript concrete. After an event, following crowds simplifies station navigation and reduces the risk of boarding the wrong train. New York City's subway runs 24 hours and offers late-night service with reasonable headways. Trains avoid surge-priced, potentially no-show ride-hailing and long taxi lines. Shared transit reduces anxiety through numbers and fellow passengers, making it a practical, cost-effective alternative to $200 Ubers.
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