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New Jersey Officials Confirm World Cup Transit Prices: $150 by Train, $225 to Park
Price hikes for MetLife Stadium travel prompted outcry
TL;DR
- NJ Transit confirms a $150 round-trip train ticket price for World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium.
- This price is an elevenfold increase from the typical $12.90 fare.
- Parking at the adjacent American Dream mall will cost up to $225.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill cited $48 million in state costs for fan transportation, which FIFA did not fund.
- FIFA criticized the high fares, calling them a 'chilling effect' that could increase congestion and negatively impact the event's legacy.
- A round-trip bus service is available for $80.
- Tailgating will not be permitted at MetLife Stadium during the tournament.
- NJ Transit will restrict outbound service from Penn Station for four hours before matches to non-ticket holders.
- Regular commuters affected by service changes will receive free Path train and bus access.
- Other host cities like Kansas City ($15 bus shuttles) and Philadelphia ($2.90 fares) have lower transit costs.