A $46,000 Journey Could Rise to $360,000 on the New York Subway During the World Cup

Currently, the train journey between New York's Penn Station and the Meadowlands complex costs around $12.90 round trip, which is...

A $46,000 Journey Could Rise to $360,000 on the New York Subway During the World Cup

TL;DR

  • NJ Transit is considering special fares for World Cup 2026 matches, potentially raising round-trip costs from $12.90 to over $100.
  • This proposed fare increase is an estimated 700% hike.
  • The increased fares are intended to cover the estimated $48 million in operating costs for the event.
  • New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill supports protecting regular commuters from event costs and wants system capacity expanded.
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul called the potential $100+ fare 'excessive' and stressed the World Cup should be accessible.
  • New York City's mayor's office is proposing a pilot program for free World Cup buses, costing around $100 million.
  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority opposes the free bus proposal.
  • The MetLife Stadium will host eight matches, many on weekdays, increasing transportation system strain.

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