World Cup Train Fares Skyrocket

Fans attending the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey are facing a major financial shock following the announcement of transit fare hikes.

The $150 round-trip ticket from Manhattan's Penn Station to the Meadowlands is significantly higher than the standard $12.90 fare, leading to accusations of price gouging.

NJ Transit officials maintain that the increase is necessary to cover the extraordinary operational costs of the tournament without impacting regular taxpayers.

The move has sparked a public feud between Governor Mikie Sherrill and FIFA leadership over the affordability of the global event.