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NJ Transit Confirms $150 Round-Trip to MetLife for World Cup Matches

The high fare signals that riders, not FIFA, will cover special event transit.

Overview

  • NJ Transit set a $150 round-trip fare between New York Penn Station and MetLife Stadium for World Cup games, far above the usual $12.90 ride.
  • New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill criticized the arrangement and said the state inherited a deal in which FIFA provides no funding for transportation.
  • Officials outlined match-day access limits that could restrict entry at hubs like Penn Station and the 33rd Street PATH station to ticket holders during game windows.
  • On-site parking near the stadium will be scarce, and off-site spaces at the American Dream mall are listed at $225 per car.
  • Fans voiced frustration over the costs, with former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia joking that people could park at his home to avoid the steep charges.