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High Travel Costs Test Fans Ahead of Boston's World Cup Matches

Pricey match-day transit is reshaping how people plan to reach the stadium.

Overview

  • Boston will host seven World Cup games beginning June 13 at Gillette Stadium, which will use the tournament name Boston Stadium.
  • The MBTA set an $80 round-trip Commuter Rail fare between South Station and Foxborough for match days.
  • Official Boston Stadium Express shuttles from hotels, Logan Airport, and Providence are priced up to $95 round trip.
  • Match-day parking near the venue is listed around $175 and rideshare prices are expected to spike.
  • Some fans are trying cheaper options, including a Cambridge runner who covered the 23.41-mile route in just over three hours.