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Governor Kathy Hochul and the FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee on Wednesday morning announced upgrades to the NYNJ stadium shuttle bus service for fans traveling to and from World Cup matches.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee on Wednesday morning announced upgrades to the NYNJ stadium shuttle bus service for fans traveling to and from World Cup matches.
Made possible through support from New York State and sponsors, the cost of shuttle bus tickets to and from matches will be reduced from the initial $80 round-trip price to $20. To ensure that New Yorkers have priority access to this enhanced bus service, 20 percent of bus tickets for each match will be reserved for New York State residents. All other tickets will be available for all match-going fans, including New Yorkers.
Hochul took $6 million of New York State money and funneled it to the bus service.
“Hosting the World Cup is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for New Yorkers, and we are making this world class event as affordable and accessible as possible,” Hochul said in a statement. “Delivering cheaper shuttle bus service is a no-brainer: making it easier to get to matches and saving fans money, especially for New Yorkers who will benefit from exclusive tickets at this new, lower price. This is your World Cup, and from Buffalo to Brooklyn, New Yorkers should be able to enjoy every moment of it.”
Added FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry: “Creating a World Cup experience that is accessible for both fans visiting our region and the people who call New York and New Jersey home is a core priority for us. We’re incredibly grateful to Governor Hochul for helping us expand shuttle capacity and reduce roundtrip fares from $80 to $20. These improvements will provide an affordable and convenient transportation option while furthering our mission to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime event for residents and visitors alike.”
Tickets are on sale now for fans with match tickets and can be purchased here.
Buses will depart from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and two additional pickup locations in Midtown East (east of Grand Central Terminal) and Midtown North (west of Central Park). Exact locations will be announced to ticketholders in the coming weeks. In anticipation of increased ticket demand at this lower price point and to encourage riding mass transit to and from matches, bus capacity has been expanded from 10,000 seats to 18,000 seats for five matches and 12,000 for three matches. Additional school buses were secured from Highland Electric Fleets with support from New York City School Bus Umbrella Services, Inc.
Fans who previously purchased Official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle tickets for applicable matches will automatically receive a $60 refund, according to a press release.