NJ Transit reduces World Cup fares, will still charge $105 for trains to games
Gothamist • • sports
Key Points:
- NJ Transit will charge $105 for train tickets to this summer’s World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, reduced from the initially planned $150 after securing private donor funding.
- The $48 million cost to run the transit service, including FIFA-mandated security expenses, will be partially covered by undisclosed private donors, ensuring New Jersey taxpayers are not financially burdened.
- World Cup ticketholders will receive priority boarding at Penn Station, with ticket sales capped at 40,000 per game and additional shuttle bus options available, while non-World Cup trains will terminate early to manage congestion.
- Security measures prohibit fan parking at MetLife Stadium lots, directing attendees to shuttle buses, VIP transport, drop-offs, or paid parking at the nearby American Dream mall.
- NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri was granted authority to modify schedules, fares, and contracts to efficiently manage transit service for the World Cup events.
