Get to MetLife Stadium and Around the City with Moovit
In town for a major international club football match? Whether you’re staying in Manhattan or across the river in New Jersey, Moovit is your best companion for navigating public transit and getting to MetLife Stadium with ease.
🗽🚌 Getting Around NYC & NJ with Public Transit
The New York metropolitan area offers one of the world’s most connected public transportation systems. With Moovit, you can easily navigate your way around the region using:
🚇 Regional Transit Options:
- NYC Subway (MTA): Fast, 24/7 connections across the five boroughs.
- MTA Buses: Local routes that serve areas not accessible by subway.
- PATH Trains: Quick access between Manhattan and NJ cities like Hoboken and Newark.
- NJ TRANSIT: Rail and bus service connecting New Jersey with NYC and regional destinations.
- Ferries: Take in the views while traveling on NY Waterway or NYC Ferry.
💳 How to Pay for Transit
- OMNY: Tap-and-go payment for NYC subways and buses using a contactless card or phone.
- MetroCard: Still available for MTA subway and bus service.
- NJ TRANSIT: Tickets can be purchased at vending machines, ticket windows, or through the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App.
- PATH: Accepts MetroCard, SmartLink, and contactless payments at most locations.
🏟️ Getting to MetLife Stadium
Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, MetLife Stadium is accessible by both train and bus on game days.
🚆 By Train – NJ TRANSIT’s Meadowlands Rail Line
Most NJ TRANSIT lines connect through Frank R. Lautenberg Station at Secaucus Junction. This hub allows for quick and efficient transfers to the Meadowlands.
Match Day Rail Service:
- Trains depart from Secaucus Junction to Meadowlands Station (right next to the stadium).
- Service begins approximately 4 hours before kickoff and runs until 3 hour after the event ends.
- The ride from Secaucus Junction to the stadium is around 10 minutes.
🎟 Tip: Purchase round-trip tickets in advance at Ticket Windows to avoid lines on game day.
🚌 By Bus – Coach USA’s 351 Meadowlands Express
- Departs from Port Authority Bus Terminal (Gate 220) in Manhattan.
- Service begins 2.5 hours before the game and runs until 30 minutes after kickoff.
- Buses resume service for approximately 1 hour after the match ends.
- Drops fans off directly at the stadium entrance.
🏙️ Make the Most of Your Trip
Explore NYC and NJ before or after the match! Visit:
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Statue of Liberty
- Hoboken Waterfront
- Liberty State Park
Use Moovit to plan the best route for sightseeing, dining, and more.
📲 Download or Open Moovit
Find the fastest routes, get live updates, and avoid delays—Moovit’s smart trip planner keeps your visit running smoothly.
⚽ Welcome to NYC & NJ — We’ll Help You Get to the Match
Skip the traffic. Ride smart. Let Moovit get you to MetLife Stadium and beyond with confidence.