Your World Cup train ride just got cheaper, finally
So look, you know I’m always gonna hit you with the transit news, right? Cause that's New York — if you can’t keep up, take the bus. And this morning, we got a little win for everyone trying to get to the World Cup in 2026. Governor Kathy Hochul announced they're dropping shuttle bus prices to MetLife Stadium to twenty bucks, and NJ Transit just cut their round-trip train tickets from New York Penn Station again, too.
Here's the thing: everyone knows getting outta the city, especially to Jersey, can be a whole thing. The LIRR, the subway, then maybe a bus or another train? It’s a trek. So, seeing them actually think about the regular person tryna go see a game is kinda wild, in a good way. Twenty bucks for a shuttle, and cheaper trains? That's real money for someone planning to take their family from, say, Jamaica, Queens, or even up from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
What This Means for New York City
* **Savings for Fans:** Lowering prices means more New Yorkers can actually afford to get out to the games without feeling fleeced. Every dollar counts when rent on my block in Astoria is what it is, deadass. * **Encouraging Public Transit:** This is a huge push to get people off the roads and onto buses and trains, which, let’s be honest, is how you get around this city anyway. Less traffic on the Lincoln Tunnel approach, more space for everyone else. * **Accessibility for Outer Boroughs:** When you make it cheaper and easier, you open it up to folks who might not usually make the trip. Imagine a family from Washington Heights or Flushing being able to swing a game without breaking the bank just on travel. That's a good look for the city.
It's a small thing, sure, but it's proof they're actually thinking about how people move around this city. Making it easier for folks to get to a major international event like the World Cup without emptying their pockets just to get there? That's a win for the whole five boroughs.
Rachel Kwon-Gutierrez, MiTL Sports Desk, Morning Wire.
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