New York and New Jersey have slashed train and shuttle bus ticket prices for fans traveling to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, officials announced. The reductions aim to alleviate some of the financial burden on fans already spending thousands on tickets, flights, and visas.

Shuttle Bus Fares Cut in Half

The cost of shuttle bus tickets from New York City to the World Cup venue has been reduced from $80 round-trip to $20, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday. The cut is part of a broader effort by the NYNJ Host Committee to make the event more accessible — Hochul said the move will provide relief to fans who are already paying high prices to attend matches.

According to Hochul’s office. 20 percent of bus tickets for each match will be reserved exclusively for New York state residents; the remaining 80 percent will be available for all match-going fans. Shuttle buses will depart from three locations in Midtown Manhattan, including the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and one in North Jersey; Additional departure points near Grand Central Terminal and the west side of Central Park will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Train Fares Also Reduced

Alongside the shuttle bus fare reduction, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a cut in NJ Transit rail fares for World Cup gameday trips; the price has been lowered to $98 round-trip, down from $105 and previously $150. NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri said the fare cut is not an example of “price gouging” but rather an effort to “recoup our costs.”

Sherrill emphasized that the adjustments are part of a collaborative effort to ensure fans can travel to matches without excessive financial strain, while the move comes as the U.S. cohosts the World Cup with Mexico and Canada, with the tournament starting on June 11 and running through July.

Additional Measures to Boost Accessibility

Hochul also revealed that $6 million in state funds has been invested to support the fare reductions — Fans who have already purchased $80 shuttle tickets will receive $60 refunds, according to her office. Shuttle ticket sales are available to the public, and fans can purchase them directly through designated channels.

To increase capacity. Organizers are using yellow school buses for shuttle services, which will add 18,000 seats for the five games that fall outside of school days, The Athletic reported. This adjustment is expected to accommodate more fans, particularly those traveling from New Jersey and other regions.

“Getting to the World Cup should be as accessible as possible,” Hochul said in a social media post. The host city officials said the fare cuts are part of an ongoing effort to make the tournament more affordable for local and international fans.