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World Cup Train Fares Triple: NYC to MetLife Stadium Costly
15 Apr
Summary
- NJ Transit may charge over $100 for round-trip tickets to MetLife Stadium.
- Typical train fare for the 18-mile trip is currently $12.90.
- New Jersey Governor assures commuters won't fund World Cup transportation.
Train travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is poised to become significantly more expensive. NJ Transit is considering charging over $100 for round-trip tickets from Manhattan's Penn Station, a steep rise from the standard $12.90 fare for the 18-mile journey.
Senator Chuck Schumer is urging FIFA to help subsidize these transportation costs, emphasizing that New Yorkers should not be "gouged at the turnstile." Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey has stated that the costs for the eight World Cup matches will not fall on state taxpayers or commuters, noting the agency's estimated $48 million expense for the event.
This situation mirrors concerns in Massachusetts, where an $80 train fare for World Cup games has also drawn criticism. Despite the controversy, NJ Transit has not finalized prices, but affirmed that the expense for the matches will be covered without burdening regular commuters.
