Train tickets to the World Cup matches in New Jersey will cost $150
Round-trip tickets from New York City to attend the World Cup matches to be held at MetLife Stadium, located in New Jersey, will cost $150, and there will be a total of 40,000 tickets available for each match day. The round-trip ticket from New York to MetLife, covering 18 miles (29 kilometers), will increase from the usual $12.90 to $150 for the World Cup, representing a 1,062% increase.
TL;DR
- Round-trip train tickets from New York City to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches will cost $150.
- This price represents a 1,062% increase from the usual $12.90 fare.
- The increased cost is to fund $48 million in dedicated train services.
- NJ Transit will sell 40,000 tickets per match day, while the stadium capacity is 82,500.
- Train tickets go on sale May 13th and require a valid match ticket.
- NJ Transit will suspend non-stadium services four hours before matches.
- Shuttle buses from Port Authority and Grand Central are available for $80 round trip.
- Limited parking near the stadium could exceed $200.
- Walking to the stadium is not possible due to a lack of sidewalks.
- The first match is Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13th.
- New Jersey Governor criticized FIFA for not contributing to transportation costs.