Getting to MetLife Stadium from Queens — World Cup Match Day Guide

Queens has the most diverse World Cup fan base in the city — Jackson Heights, Flushing, Jamaica, Astoria, Corona. Getting to MetLife from Queens means connecting through Penn Station or using the direct Uber shuttle.

The Fastest Route from Queens to MetLife

Most Queens fans will do best on the E/F/R subway to Midtown, then NJ Transit from Penn Station. LIRR users at Jamaica can connect to Penn Station in 20 minutes.

Step-by-Step Directions

Subway or LIRR to Penn Station

From Jackson Heights/Flushing: E or 7 train to Times Square, walk or transfer to Penn Station (34th St). From Jamaica: LIRR to Penn Station is 20 minutes. From Astoria: N/W to 34th St. Allow 40–65 minutes from Queens.

NJ Transit from Penn Station

Match-day trains to Secaucus Junction run every 20–30 minutes on match days. Journey: 15 minutes. Shuttle buses connect Secaucus to MetLife in 10 minutes.

Total journey time

Door to MetLife: 60–90 minutes from most Queens locations. Leave early — Jackson Heights on match day will be busy.

Uber MetLife Shuttle

The official $20 round-trip shuttle departs from Port Authority, Grand Central, and Columbus Circle -- take the 7 or E train to connect. Uber also operates a flat-rate MetLife service from Queens pickup points on match days.

Match Day Tips

• Leave 90 minutes before kick-off — gates open 2.5 hours before the match and queues build fast
• Buy NJ Transit tickets in advance — avoid the queue at Penn Station on match day
• No large bags — MetLife has a clear bag policy; only bags 12"×6"×12" or smaller are allowed
• Return journey — trains back to Penn Station run continuously after the match; plan for 45–60 min wait time in the station queue after a big match

Hotels Near MetLife

If you want to stay near the stadium rather than commuting, Meadowlands-area hotels are the most convenient. Book early — Final weekend (July 18–19) is already near capacity.