World Cup Travel Crunch: Few, Expensive Ways to Reach MetLife Stadium

As eight World Cup matches land at MetLife Stadium, fans heading from New York City must contend with scarce, costly travel options: parking near the venue can reach $225 per day, NJ Transit train tickets run about $98 round trip, and shuttle buses are about $20. Ride-hailing is expected to surge in price due to high demand, with Uber/Lyft surcharges reportedly added to fares. VIP travel is FIFA‑managed, but the bulk of attendees rely on a limited mix of trains, buses, and rideshares, with roughly 40,000 train tickets, 12,000–18,000 bus seats, and a few thousand rideshares per match still in play and many options already selling out. Heavy traffic around Midtown and a long walk from drop-off points add to the hassle for fans.