NJ Transit Lowers World Cup Train Fares to $105

New Jersey Transit announced Thursday that it will lower roundtrip train fares to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup from a planned $150 to $105, following directives from Governor Mikie Sherrill to secure private funding and avoid burdening taxpayers.

The reduction applies to trains from stations including New York's Penn Station to the East Rutherford stadium, an 18-mile route that typically costs about $13 roundtrip. Tickets, which are nontransferable and nonrefundable, go on sale May 13 exclusively through the NJ Transit app or website and will be available only to World Cup match ticket holders. The agency plans to sell 40,000 tickets per match day to accommodate an estimated influx of fans, as no public parking will be available at the 82,500-seat venue, home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets. Limited premium parking at the adjacent American Dream Mall will cost between $225 and $300, available in advance.

State officials initially proposed the $150 fare last month to offset approximately $48 million in costs for eight matches, including heightened security required by FIFA and service for up to 40,000 passengers per game. Subsidies already secured total...