How do I get to the Festival?
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GETTING TO QUEENS, NY
Rail
Arrive by train & subway from NJ, CT, Upstate NY
You can take NJ transit (PATH) into Penn Station (34th St), or the Metro North Railroad to Grand Central (E 42nd St). From there, take the LIRR or 7 train to Mets-Willets Point Station.
Arrive by Long Island Rail Road
The Long Island Rail Road provides easy service to Mets-Willets Point (MWP) Station on LIRR's Port Washington Branch. See here for the train time to save time and money. We also recommend taking the rideshare to our pick-up/drop-off point. You can also ride your bike or a scooter if you are close!
Bus
You can take most major bus lines into Port Authority, and some smaller bus lines to other parts of the city. Just make sure your final destination is in Queens and you’ll be good.
Plane
There are three airports that service the NYC area: LGA, JFK, and EWR. EWR is located in New Jersey and is a bit further away so keep that in mind when booking.
GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL
(Local Transportation)
Driving / Parking
There is no parking available at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Walking / Biking / Scooters
Bike parking available at the main entrance (bring your own lock).
Rideshare
The rideshare information is not yet available.
Rail
Arrive by train & subway from within NYC
Take LIRR or 7 train to Mets-Willets Point Station. The LIRR departs twice an hour from Penn and Grand Central Stations. You can catch the 7 from Hudson Yards, Times Square, Grand Central or any other station on the 7 line.
Accessible (ADA) Ways to Get to the Festival
Full ADA Parking and Entry information can be found on our ADA Getting Here Article.
FESTIVAL ENTRANCE AND ADDRESS
Gov Ball takes place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The main entrance of the festival is located between the Unisphere and Astronaut Court. The festival gates open each day at 11:30AM and close each day at 10:00PM. For more information, visit this entrance page.
Please note: Flushing Meadows Corona Park operates daily from 6AM to 10PM. Patrons will not be permitted to enter the park outside of these hours.
STAYING IN QUEENS, NY
There are many options both near the festival grounds and in the beautiful Queens County area to stay. Check out these options near the festival grounds at Corona Park:
Hotels
The hotel information is not yet available.
Homestays
Check with your favorite Homestay provider (e.g. Airbnb, Vrbo) for the best options in the area.