How do I get to MetLife / NYNJ Stadium from EWR Newark Airport?

Take the AirTrain from your EWR terminal to Newark Liberty Airport Rail Station (about 10 minutes); then take NJ TRANSIT north to Secaucus Junction (about 15-20 minutes); then transfer to the matchday-only shuttle to the stadium. When you buy your NJ TRANSIT ticket via the mobile app or vending machines, the $8.75 AirTrain fee is included. Note: the AirTrain Newark is undergoing significant construction in 2026 — shuttle-bus substitutions may apply, so allow extra time.

NY/NJ Transit Cheat Sheet — JFK · LGA · EWR → MetLife / NYNJ Stadium

Important: NJ TRANSIT match-day tickets to NYNJ Stadium are advance-only via the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App or Web Ticketing. Tickets are not sold at the station on match day. Capped at 40,000 per match. Buy before you fly.
Importante: los boletos de NJ TRANSIT para el estadio se compran solo por anticipado en la app o sitio web. No se venden el mismo día en las estaciones. Cómpralos antes de viajar.

You landed at JFK, LGA, or Newark with a match ticket for NYNJ Stadium. The official plan is one route in and one route out: Penn Station NY → Secaucus Junction → match-day-only shuttle. Here is the cheat sheet.

Para el aficionado común que acaba de aterrizar: los boletos de NJ TRANSIT al estadio son solo por anticipado en la app, $98 dólares ida y vuelta. La ruta oficial: Penn Station NY → Secaucus Junction → tren especial al estadio (solo para ticket holders). El servicio Penn↔Secaucus está restringido a aficionados con boleto desde 4 horas antes del partido.

The cheat sheetLa guía rápida

Three airports, one official route to the stadium, and the rules you must know before tap day.

NY/NJ transit — airport → stadium → airportTransporte NY/NJ — aeropuerto → estadio → aeropuerto

Source-of-truth: NJ TRANSIT FIFA World Cup 2026 press releases and the NYNJ Host Committee site. Match-day Penn↔Secaucus is **restricted to ticket holders** from 4 hours before kickoff. AirTrain Newark is under construction in 2026 — shuttle-bus substitutions may apply; check NJ TRANSIT before travel. **Last verified 2026-05-28.**
RouteRuta	App / cardApp / tarjeta	How to payCómo pagar	Fare (USD)Tarifa (USD)	Time (min)Tiempo (min)	Last train backÚltimo tren de regreso
Penn Station NY → NYNJ Stadium via Secaucus Junction match-day shuttle	NJ TRANSIT Mobile App	Advance only via NJ TRANSIT app or web. No day-of station sales.	$98 round-trip (match-day FIFA fare)	~40–55 incl. Secaucus transfer	Match-day-only shuttle continues post-match; check NJ TRANSIT app the morning of
EWR → NYNJ Stadium AirTrain + NJ TRANSIT to Secaucus + shuttle	NJ TRANSIT Mobile App	AirTrain fare ($8.75) bundled when bought via NJ TRANSIT app/vending machine.	AirTrain $8.75 + NJ TRANSIT match-day or local rail fare	~60–80 (AirTrain + rail + transfer)	Same Secaucus shuttle; check construction-window advisories
JFK → NYNJ Stadium	OMNY · NJ TRANSIT	OMNY tap (subway + AirTrain JFK) into Manhattan, then NJ TRANSIT from Penn.	AirTrain JFK $8.50 + Subway/LIRR + NJ TRANSIT $98 RT	~90–120 with crowds	Plan the return: last NJ TRANSIT post-match, then subway/AirTrain JFK
LGA → NYNJ Stadium	OMNY · NJ TRANSIT	Q70 SBS bus (free transfer to subway w/ OMNY) → subway to Penn → NJ TRANSIT.	Q70/Subway $2.90 OMNY + NJ TRANSIT $98 RT	~75–105	Plan the return: NJ TRANSIT post-match → subway → Q70 to LGA

Primary sources · Fuentes primarias

Common questionsPreguntas comunes

The five questions a common fan Googles between baggage claim and the rail platform.

Can I buy a stadium train ticket on the day of the match?¿Puedo comprar el boleto del estadio el día del partido?

No. NJ TRANSIT match-day tickets to NYNJ Stadium are advance-only via the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App or Web Ticketing. They are not sold day-of at station ticket offices or ticket vending machines. Tickets are capped at 40,000 per match day.

No. Los boletos de NJ TRANSIT al estadio se compran únicamente por anticipado en la app de NJ TRANSIT o en su sitio web. No se venden el día del partido en taquillas ni en máquinas de las estaciones. Hay un máximo de 40,000 boletos por partido.

How much does the round-trip stadium train cost?¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto de ida y vuelta al estadio?

NJ TRANSIT has set the FIFA World Cup match-day round-trip ticket at $98. The fare covers Penn Station New York to Secaucus Junction to the matchday-only shuttle train or bus to the stadium and back.

NJ TRANSIT fijó el boleto de ida y vuelta para el día del partido en $98 dólares. La tarifa cubre Penn Station Nueva York → Secaucus Junction → tren o autobús especial al estadio, y el regreso.

Who can ride between Penn Station and Secaucus on match day?¿Quién puede viajar entre Penn Station y Secaucus el día del partido?

Starting four hours before kickoff, NJ TRANSIT rail service between Penn Station New York and Secaucus Junction is limited to FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders. The matchday-only train or bus from Secaucus to the stadium is exclusively for ticket holders as well.

A partir de 4 horas antes del inicio del partido, el servicio de NJ TRANSIT entre Penn Station NY y Secaucus Junction está restringido a los aficionados con boleto del partido. El tren/autobús especial desde Secaucus al estadio también es exclusivo para ticket holders.

How do I get to the stadium from EWR Newark Airport?¿Cómo llego al estadio desde el aeropuerto EWR de Newark?

AirTrain from your EWR terminal to Newark Liberty Airport Rail Station (~10 min); NJ TRANSIT north to Secaucus Junction (~15–20 min); transfer to the matchday-only shuttle. When you buy your NJ TRANSIT ticket via the app or vending machines, the $8.75 AirTrain fee is bundled in. Note: AirTrain Newark is under significant construction in 2026 — shuttle-bus substitutions may apply, allow extra time.

Toma el AirTrain desde tu terminal en EWR hasta la estación Newark Liberty Airport Rail (~10 min), luego NJ TRANSIT al norte hasta Secaucus Junction (~15–20 min), y transbordo al tren especial. Si compras tu boleto en la app de NJ TRANSIT, el cobro del AirTrain ($8.75) ya viene incluido. Nota: el AirTrain de Newark está en obras importantes en 2026 — puede haber sustituciones por autobús, llega con tiempo extra.

How do I get to the stadium from JFK or LaGuardia?¿Cómo llego al estadio desde JFK o LaGuardia?

From JFK: AirTrain JFK to Jamaica Station, then LIRR or subway into Manhattan, then walk to Penn Station for the NJ TRANSIT route via Secaucus. From LaGuardia: Q70 SBS bus to Jackson Heights or Roosevelt Av, then subway to Penn Station for the NJ TRANSIT route. Both options take roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours end-to-end with match-day crowds — leave early.

Desde JFK: AirTrain JFK hasta Jamaica Station, luego LIRR o metro hasta Manhattan, y caminata a Penn Station para tomar NJ TRANSIT vía Secaucus. Desde LaGuardia: autobús Q70 SBS hasta Jackson Heights o Roosevelt Av, luego metro a Penn Station para NJ TRANSIT. Calcula entre 90 minutos y 2 horas con multitudes el día del partido — sal con tiempo.