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World Cup Transport Divide Widens as NJ Transit Defends $150 Fare and Brightline Hits $151

Limited funding alongside strict security rules drives sharp differences in fares and access.

Overview

  • NJ Transit officials met local stakeholders and warned fans against unsanctioned private buses, reiterating no stadium parking, limited rail passes and shuttles, and match‑linked ticket checks with wristbands.
  • Brightline listed round‑trip prices between downtown Miami and Aventura as high as $151 on match days, with Miami‑Dade planning free stadium shuttles from Aventura and other hubs for ticket holders.
  • Los Angeles is keeping standard LA Metro fares at $1.75 to reach SoFi Stadium, backed by $9.6 million in federal support, about 300 added buses, nine direct shuttle routes, and park‑and‑ride options.
  • Other cities show wide variation: Boston’s MBTA set $80 round trips to Gillette Stadium, Philadelphia will offer free return rides, Dallas plans free shuttles, Kansas City will charge $15, and several cities will keep normal transit fares.
  • NJ Transit says expanded World Cup service will cost roughly $6 million per day and argues fans should cover it, while FIFA officials warn steep fares could deter riders and New Jersey leaders object to shifting costs onto residents.