In collaboration with the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County, New York State and MTA Long Island Rail Road, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has developed a comprehensive parking and transportation plan for the 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, June 15-21, 2026.

The transportation program utilizes expanded rail service, satellite parking facilities, shuttle operations and traffic-management measures designed to provide fans with a convenient and efficient travel experience while minimizing additional traffic impacts on local residents, businesses and area commuters. The plan is the result of an 18-month collaboration among the USGA, transportation agencies and local law enforcement partners.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION TO THE U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)

The LIRR remains the most convenient way to travel to the championship. In partnership with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), expanded eastbound and westbound service will be available along the Montauk branch with trains serving the temporary “Shinnecock Hills Station” adjacent to championship grounds. Fans will access the golf course via a pedestrian bridge constructed over County Road 39. Schedules and fare information are now available through the TrainTime App or mta.info/lirr.

BLUE Lot at Calverton Airfield

Fans traveling from western Long Island are encouraged to utilize complimentary parking at the BLUE Lot at Calverton Airfield. Continuous shuttle service will operate between the parking lot and Gate 1 at Shinnecock Hills beginning daily at 5:30 a.m. and continuing for one hour following the conclusion of play. U.S. Open Express Shuttles from the BLUE Lot will utilize an expedited bus lane on NY-27 (Sunrise Highway) and County Road 39 during peak morning arrival periods, reducing travel times and bypassing anticipated congestion near the Shinnecock Canal and championship grounds.

There is no public parking for fans available in the immediate vicinity of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. All local parking areas surrounding the championship grounds are by permit only. Illegal parking, unauthorized passenger drop-offs and parking violations will be strictly enforced and may result in ticketing, fines and towing.

Eastern Parking Options – Hampton Classic Horse Show & Shinnecock Nation Reservation

Fans traveling from points east may utilize complimentary parking at the Hampton Classic Horse Show grounds in Bridgehampton. Complimentary shuttle service will transport spectators directly to and from a drop-off location adjacent to hole 12 and Gate 8. Premier parking passes are also available for purchase at usopen.com for parking on the Shinnecock Nation Reservation. Parking passes must be purchased in advance and are subject to availability.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking spaces will be available at all designated parking facilities for vehicles displaying the appropriate HD/DP license plates or placards. Fans requiring lift-equipped transportation should contact the USGA Championship Office at 2026usopen@usga.org prior to championship week for assistance and transportation instructions.

BLADE – Helicopter Air Mobility

For fans seeking a premium and traffic-free travel experience, the USGA has partnered with BLADE to provide helicopter service between Manhattan and Shinnecock Hills during the four championship rounds, Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21, with return flights to New York City each evening. More information is available at blade.com/usopen2026. 

Ferry Transportation

Fans traveling from Connecticut and Rhode Island can utilize ferry service to either Port Jefferson or Orient Point and then proceed to the BLUE Lot at Calverton Airfield for convenient parking and transportation to the championship. For ferry schedules, prevailing fares, and vehicle reservations, visit:

• Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry – 88844ferry.com

• Cross Sound Ferry - longislandferry.com

Hampton Jitney

Hampton Jitney service is available for fans traveling from points east including Montauk, Amagansett, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, Water Mill and Southampton. Shuttle pick-up and drop-off will be located in close proximity to Admission Gate 2 at the Stony Brook Southampton campus.

Ride Share & Passenger Drop-Off

The official Ride Share & Passenger Drop-Off for the championship is located at the Stony Brook Southampton campus and is only accessible via Montauk Highway. No parking or vehicle staging is permitted at this location; therefore, passengers and drivers should coordinate pickup times accordingly. Only vehicles carrying 15 passengers or fewer will be permitted to use this location. Ride Share services will not pick up or drop-off at any other location surrounding the championship grounds.

Fans traveling from points west of the Shinnecock Canal are strongly encouraged to utilize ride share service to a local LIRR station to access rail service or the BLUE Lot at Calverton Airfield for U.S. Open Express Shuttles.

Bicycle parking will be available at designated general parking facilities and at the Ride Share location at Stony Brook Southampton. Bike racks will be provided; however, bicycle owners are responsible for securing and safeguarding their own bicycle.

Road Restrictions and Traffic Impacts

Due to anticipated heavy traffic during the week of the U.S. Open, area commuters, service providers and travelers are strongly encouraged to plan ahead. Expected daily traffic volumes and commute times between the NY-27/NY-24 interchange, crossing the Shinnecock Canal and extending outward to Bridgehampton, are anticipated to be higher than usual. Traffic delays can be expected during peak arrival and departure times (5-10 a.m. eastbound and 4-8 p.m. westbound) on the following roads:

• NY-27 (Sunrise Highway)
• Country Road 39
• Montauk Highway
• Shrubland & Sebonac Roads
• Sandy Hollow Road
• N Sea Road
• Hill Street
• Hampton Road

In support of the championship’s public safety plan, the following road closures will be enforced:

• Tuckahoe Road between CR-39 and Terrace Drive: CLOSED May 27 – June 26
• Tuckahoe Road between CR-39 and Montauk Highway: CLOSED June 15-21
• St. Andrews Road between CR-39 and Nicholas Court: CLOSED June 14-21

Located northeast of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the below neighborhoods will be closed and require the proper neighborhood parking pass to access the residences June 15-21:

• Knollwood Drive, Country Club Drive, Underhill Drive, Overlook Drive, Terrace Drive, Tuckahoe Road (between Shinnecock Hills and Sebonac Road)

Located south of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the below neighborhood streets will be closed and require the proper neighborhood parking pass to access the residences June 15-21:

• St. Andrews Road, St. Andrews Circle, Nicholas Court, Aberdeen Lane, Dundeen Lane, Parrish Pond Court East & West, Parrish Pond Lane, Parrish Pond Court

The following turn lane restrictions will be enforced June 15-21:

• Eastbound CR-39 left hand turn lane onto Shrubland Road will be closed from approximately 4:30-11 a.m. daily
• Shrubland Road at CR-39 – Right turn only, 5-11 a.m. daily
• Greenfield Road at CR-39 – Right turn only, 5-11 a.m. daily
• St. Andrews West at CR-39 – Right turn only, 5-11 a.m. daily
• Tuckahoe Lane at CR-39 – Right turn only, 5-11 a.m. daily

For more information on the 2026 U.S. Open and for regular transportation updates, please visit usopen.com.