NJ Transit officials have confirmed plans to charge a $150 round-trip fare for special train service from New York City's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches hosted at the venue. The fare was detailed in a board meeting document dated April 2026 and applies to a dedicated, non-stop "World Cup Train" service.
The special service is designed to manage the expected high volume of fans traveling to the stadium, which will host several matches during the tournament running from June to July 2026. Regular NJ Transit rail fares and schedules to the Meadowlands will not apply on match days for these specific events.
According to the agency, the $150 fare is a premium for the dedicated, high-capacity service intended to provide a direct and efficient transportation option for ticketed match attendees. The plan requires final approval from the NJ Transit board of directors.
MetLife Stadium is scheduled to host multiple World Cup matches, including a semifinal match. The stadium is a co-host venue for the tournament, which is being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
