New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup
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New Jersey announced $150 transit tickets for World Cup matches from New York to MetLife Stadium.
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If you plan to attend World Cup matches in New Jersey from New York, your transit fare will be $150 per ticket.
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New Jersey announced that transit tickets from New York to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches will cost $150. This decision sets a significantly higher fare for event transportation to the venue in New Jersey. The $150 price tag applies specifically to transit between New York and MetLife Stadium. This move will impact fans traveling to World Cup events held at the stadium.
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