UBS Arena sits on the Belmont Park property in Elmont, Long Island, about 30 miles from Times Square and 45 to 60 minutes by coach off-peak. The arena hosts New York Islanders home games from October through April plus year-round concerts and events. Charter Bus New York City runs UBS Arena game day and concert shuttles for Islanders fan groups, Long Island corporate hospitality, and Manhattan suite holders.
Call 646-601-0230 to lock in a date, or request a free quote.
The Run from Manhattan to Belmont Park
From Midtown, the coach runs east on 34th or 42nd Street to the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, then east on the Long Island Expressway. The driver takes the LIE to the Cross Island Parkway south, then exits at Hempstead Turnpike eastbound. Total run is 45 to 60 minutes outside of rush hour. Weekday evening runs after 5:30 PM hit Queens-Midtown Tunnel backups and LIE eastbound congestion past Exit 22. The driver routes earlier or via the Williamsburg Bridge plus Belt Parkway when traffic locks up.
From New Jersey, the George Washington Bridge feeds the Cross Bronx eastbound to the Throgs Neck Bridge. The coach exits at the Cross Island Parkway south. From Brooklyn or Queens, the Belt Parkway east is the most direct route. From the Manhattan-Long Island border, the LIE remains the fastest off-peak. Long Island groups load locally rather than running into Manhattan first.
Where the Coach Drops at UBS Arena
UBS Arena at Belmont Park
2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
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The standard charter bus drop is at the dedicated coach entrance off Hempstead Turnpike, on the south side of the property. The coach pulls into the bus drop lane. The group offloads in three to four minutes. The driver routes to the on-site charter parking lot for the duration of the event.
For a 7:00 PM Islanders puck drop, drop between 5:30 and 6:00 PM is the standard window. For weekend afternoon games or matinee concerts with 1:00 PM start, drop by 11:30 AM. Concert tour groups with VIP entry typically drop 60 to 90 minutes before doors. Suite holders walk into the main concourse via Gate 2 or the dedicated suite entrance.
Who Books UBS Arena Group Bus Runs
- Islanders fan clubs from Nassau and Suffolk counties running 35 to 56-rider charters from town centers.
- Corporate suite groups, 18 to 40 attendees, hosting clients at games or marquee concerts.
- Long Island corporate hospitality coordinators using UBS suites for sales kickoffs and client outings.
- Alumni association game nights from local colleges (Hofstra, Adelphi, LIU).
- Concert tour groups for one-night and residency events.
- Bachelor and birthday weekends routing an Islanders game into a Long Island steakhouse dinner.
Which Bus Fits a UBS Arena Run
| Vehicle | Seats | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Suite client groups of 8 to 12 from a Midtown office tower or Long Island corporate park. |
| 28-passenger minibus | Up to 28 | Mid-size fan groups, alumni associations, corporate hospitality from a single office tower. |
| 35-passenger minibus | Up to 35 | Larger fan clubs, full corporate hospitality blocks, alumni groups from Hofstra or LIU. |
| 56-passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Full-block fan group, concert tour, or corporate party with luggage bay for overnight tour bookings. |
Compare every size on our buses page, or browse our sporting event bus rental service.
A 7:00 PM Islanders Game Day Timeline
- 4:30 PM Driver checks in at the dispatch yard, pretrips the coach.
- 5:00 PM Pickup at the Midtown hotel block or Long Island corporate park.
- 5:15 PM Coach enters the Queens-Midtown Tunnel or runs east on the LIE.
- 5:55 PM Exit at Cross Island Parkway south.
- 6:10 PM Drop at the UBS Arena coach entrance. Group walks to Gate 2.
- 6:15 PM Coach repositions to the on-site charter parking lot.
- 9:45 PM Coach pre-stages at the bus drop lane for postgame pickup.
- 10:00 PM Group reassembles at the coach entrance.
- 11:00 PM Drop at Midtown hotels via the LIE westbound.
What a UBS Arena Charter Bus Costs
A 56-passenger charter bus for a Manhattan-to-UBS Arena weeknight event with a 6-hour minimum runs $1,600 to $2,100. The rate depends on day of week, puck drop or concert time, and dispatch yard. A Long Island pickup that does not route through Manhattan lands in $1,200 to $1,700. A 28-passenger minibus for a corporate suite run from Midtown runs $1,000 to $1,400. A Sprinter van for a suite-holder group of 12 runs $750 to $950.
Islanders playoff games, marquee concert nights, and one-night residency events all carry surcharge windows. Charter Bus New York City coordinates with the venue’s charter parking desk on assigned lot before the trip date. Our charter bus prices page shows ballpark numbers.
Planning Ahead for Playoff Weekends and Concert Tour Stops
Islanders playoff games book within 24 to 48 hours of the playoff bracket dropping. Marquee concert nights book 60 to 90 days out for full coaches. Weeknight regular-season games are usually available with 7 to 14 days notice. Holiday-season family-friendly tour stops book 30 to 60 days out.
Named Drop Zones and Postgame Routing
- UBS coach entrance off Hempstead Turnpike, the dedicated charter bus drop.
- On-site charter parking, the dedicated bus lot adjacent to the arena. Confirm assigned lot with the venue charter desk during quote.
- Postgame egress via Hempstead Turnpike west to the Cross Island Parkway north, then west on the LIE. Avoid Hempstead Turnpike eastbound immediately after final buzzer.
- Belmont Park access, the venue shares property with Belmont Park racetrack. Race day weekends in spring and fall add traffic to the same Hempstead Turnpike approach.
Common UBS Arena Group Profiles
- Long Island fan club, 40 to 56 riders. A 56-passenger coach loading at a Nassau or Suffolk town center parking lot.
- Corporate suite group, 18 to 30 hosted clients. A 28-passenger minibus pickup at the Manhattan office tower lobby.
- Alumni game night, 35 to 50 attendees. A 35-passenger minibus from the Hofstra or Adelphi campus.
- Concert tour group, 40 to 56 riders. A 56-passenger coach with luggage bay for merchandise and overnight bags.
- Bachelor or birthday weekend, 20 to 28 riders. A 28-passenger minibus routing a Long Island steakhouse dinner plus the Islanders game.
Best UBS Arena Events for Charter Bus Groups
The event types that fill our UBS Arena calendar most weeks:
New York Islanders home games. 41 regular-season home games from October through April plus playoff runs. Long Island fan clubs and Brooklyn-based hockey fans dominate the booking volume.
Marquee concert tour stops. UBS Arena hosts major touring acts with multi-night runs. The on-site charter parking simplifies tour group logistics.
Family-targeted live productions. Disney on Ice, monster trucks, and similar family productions during school holidays book full coaches from across Nassau and Suffolk.
Belmont Stakes race-day adjacent events. Triple Crown weekend in June creates regional concert and event bookings adjacent to the Belmont Park property.
Combat sports nights. Major boxing and MMA events at UBS draw sportsbook groups from across Long Island.
Holiday-season family shows. November and December family productions route alongside Long Island holiday market and gingerbread festival visits.
Group Booking Tips for UBS Arena Trips
A few logistical patterns from recurring UBS Arena group bookings:
Long Island pickup logistics. Many Long Island fan groups load at a town center parking lot in Hicksville, Mineola, Garden City, or Hempstead rather than at individual home addresses. The host coordinates the meet-up point and the headcount 24 hours ahead. The driver carries the manifest.
Pre-event tailgate. The UBS Arena property includes designated tailgate areas for fan groups. The coach can pull through the tailgate lot for a brief pre-event stop before dropping at the main coach entrance.
Postgame nightcap. After-event drinks at a Hempstead Turnpike steakhouse or a Garden City bar are common add-ons. The driver waits curbside or repositions to the venue lot until the group is ready.
Tip and gratuity. Driver gratuity is not included in the base quote. The standard range is 15 to 20 percent of the trip total, paid in cash or added to the final invoice.
Working a multi-game or concert weekend? See our group transit handbook for the metro, Barclays Center event charters, and Madison Square Garden game-day coach for the next group on the schedule.
Book a UBS Arena Charter Bus
A 7:00 PM Islanders puck drop with a 40-person Long Island fan club means a 5:00 PM Hicksville LIRR-lot pickup. The route runs cleanly via the Cross Island Parkway south to Hempstead Turnpike. Call Charter Bus New York City at 646-601-0230 to speak with a live representative, or request a free quote for your UBS Arena event.
