NJ Transit Brings Back NFL Rail Service to MetLife
NJ Transit resumes NFL rail service to MetLife Stadium with $11 round-trip fares from Secaucus
NJ Transit Adds NFL Rail Service to MetLife
Football fans heading to MetLife Stadium can skip traffic and parking hassles starting September 7, when NJ Transit begins regular season rail service for NFL games. The service operates for all New York Giants and New York Jets home games, with round-trip fares set at $11 from Secaucus Junction. Daniel Corbett, Interim President and CEO, said the agency's ready to provide safe, reliable service for fans throughout the season.
Long-Standing Service Returns for 2025 Season
NJ Transit has provided rail service to MetLife Stadium since the venue opened in 2010, making this year's announcement part of a recurring seasonal offering rather than a new initiative. The service helps reduce congestion around the 82,500-seat stadium, which hosts both the Giants and Jets throughout the fall. Transit agencies across the country operate similar game-day services, with Denver's RTD and Minneapolis's Metro Transit providing comparable options for NFL venues. Officials didn't provide ridership projections for the 2025 season.
Service Details and Departure Schedule
Trains depart from Secaucus Junction beginning 2.5 hours before kickoff and continue through the end of each game, according to the transit agency. The $11 round-trip adult fare covers travel between Secaucus Junction and the stadium station. Jim Smith, Media Relations Manager, told reporters that taking the train lets fans avoid traffic, parking fees, and the hassle of navigating stadium crowds. Specific train frequencies weren't detailed in the announcement.
Season Kicks Off with Giants-Cowboys Matchup
The first game-day service operates September 7 for the Giants' home opener, followed by the Jets' home opener on September 8. Service continues for all regular season home games for both teams, though officials haven't released a complete game-by-game schedule. NJ Transit announced the service September 3, giving fans about a month to plan their transportation before the season starts.
What Fans Need to Know
Riders can expect the same convenient access they've had in previous seasons, with trains timed to get fans to the stadium well before kickoff and home safely after the final whistle. Officials said the service is designed to provide a stress-free alternative to driving. Fans can check real-time schedules and service updates through Moovit, which provides current information for NJ Transit routes serving MetLife Stadium throughout the NFL season.
