Boston World Cup Transit Set at $80-$95
Special transit services from South Station and Logan Airport will cost fans up to $95
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Boston World Cup Transit Costs $80-$95 Per Trip
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Fans heading to FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium will pay $80 to $95 for round-trip transit, officials said. Special Commuter Rail trains from Boston's South Station and Boston Stadium Express buses from Logan Airport will serve the seven matches scheduled between June 13 and July 9, 2026. With only 5,000 parking spaces available per match, officials are strongly encouraging mass transit use for the event.
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The transportation planning reflects the scale of hosting World Cup matches, which typically draw tens of thousands of international visitors. Eight countries will play at the venue, which FIFA requires be renamed Boston Stadium during the tournament: Haiti, Scotland, Iraq, Norway, Morocco, England, Ghana, and France. Officials discussed transportation costs, tailgating possibilities at the stadium, and plans for a FIFA Fan Festival in the city. The limited parking represents a fraction of Gillette Stadium's typical capacity, making transit the primary option for most attendees.
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The $80 Commuter Rail option provides direct service from South Station to the Foxboro stadium, while the $95 Boston Stadium Express serves Logan Airport and regional hotels. Officials didn't specify how frequently trains and buses will run on match days or how many vehicles will be deployed. The pricing covers round-trip travel, though officials haven't said whether single-trip tickets will be available. With just over 50 days until the tournament begins, transit agencies are finalizing operational details for the month-long event.
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The special transit services will operate throughout the tournament's June 13 to July 9 window, officials confirmed. Specific schedules coordinated with match times weren't available, though transit agencies typically align service with event start times and post-game departures. Officials said they'll release additional details about the Fan Festival and tailgating policies as the tournament approaches.
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The transportation costs add to ticket expenses for fans attending matches at the renamed Boston Stadium. Officials said the transit-focused approach aims to manage the logistical challenges of hosting a major international sporting event in the Boston area. Riders can track real-time Commuter Rail and bus schedules through Moovit as match days approach.
