How to Get to Every World Cup 2026 Stadium in the USA

The Number One Rule: Don't Drive

Before we get into specifics — the number one piece of advice for every US host city is to avoid driving to the stadium on match day if any alternative exists. Parking lots fill early, post-match departure takes 60–90 minutes, and the mental energy is simply not worth it when you could be enjoying the atmosphere instead.

Here's the best transit option for each US venue:

MetLife Stadium — New York/New Jersey

Best option: NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Meadowlands Station. About 30–40 minutes, and trains run specifically for event days. Check the NJ Transit Meadowlands schedule for departure times — they run frequently before and after matches.

Avoid: Driving on the NJ Turnpike on match days. The approaches to MetLife back up for miles.

Pro tip: Book a hotel in Hoboken or Jersey City to cut your transit time and avoid paying Manhattan prices.

SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles

Best option: Metro K Line to Inglewood/Fairview Heights station — about 15 minutes from downtown LA. The K Line opened in 2022 and connects directly to the stadium area.

From Hollywood/WeHo: Bus connections or rideshare to the K Line.

Avoid: Driving on the 405. Full stop.

Pro tip: LA Live in downtown LA is the fan hub. Stay downtown, take the Metro K Line — you're done.

AT&T Stadium — Dallas (Arlington)

Best option: There is no direct public transit to AT&T Stadium. Rideshare from Dallas or Fort Worth is the practical option — about 30–40 minutes from downtown Dallas.

Game-day shuttles are typically available from the Irving/Las Colinas area (near DFW Airport) and from downtown Dallas collection points.

Avoid: Driving unless you've pre-purchased parking and are arriving 2+ hours early.

Pro tip: Arlington is between Dallas and Fort Worth — Fort Worth hotels can be a good value base with easy rideshare access.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta

Best option: MARTA rail to the Vine City or Dome/GWCC/Philips/CNN Center station. The stadium is within easy walking distance of both. MARTA's Green and Gold lines both serve this area.

From Hartsfield-Jackson Airport: MARTA Gold Line directly to downtown/stadium area — about 25–30 minutes. Best airport rail connection of any US host city.

Avoid: I-75/I-85 (the Downtown Connector) on match days. It's always bad; on match days it's catastrophic.

Pro tip: Atlanta has the best public transit to stadium ratio of any US host city. MARTA works. Use it.

Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City

Best option: No direct public transit. Rideshare from downtown Kansas City takes 25–35 minutes.

Game-day shuttles run from Downtown collection points — confirm specific locations before each match.

Parking: Arrowhead has enormous parking lots and a legendary tailgate culture. If you want to tailgate, arrive 2–3 hours early.

Pro tip: The tailgate at Arrowhead is genuinely world-class. Pre-book parking, arrive early, and embrace the BBQ culture before you go in.

Lumen Field — Seattle

Best option: Link Light Rail (1 Line) to International District/Chinatown station — about a 5-minute walk to the stadium. From Sea-Tac Airport, the same line takes about 40 minutes.

Avoid: Downtown Seattle traffic on match days is notoriously bad. The light rail is genuinely excellent.

Pro tip: The International District station area is right next to some of the best cheap food in Seattle. Get there early and eat well before the match.

NRG Stadium — Houston

Best option: METRORail Red Line to NRG Park station — direct service from Downtown Houston, about 15 minutes. This is the clearest, most straightforward stadium transit of any US venue.

From Hobby Airport (HOU): Red Line connection — about 20 minutes to NRG Park.

Avoid: The Loop 610 post-match traffic. It backs up severely.

Pro tip: Houston's retractable roof means match conditions are controlled regardless of the extreme heat. But the outdoor queues before the game are in full Texas summer heat — arrive early and hydrate.

Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia

Best option: SEPTA Broad Street Line to NRG/AT&T Station (yes, confusingly named after corporate sponsors). Direct access to the stadium precinct. About 20 minutes from Center City.

From the Airport (PHL): SEPTA Regional Rail from the airport to Center City in about 25 minutes, then transfer to the Broad Street Line.

Avoid: I-95 near the stadium on match days.

Pro tip: The South Philly sports complex has multiple venues — confirm whether any other events are happening the same day to anticipate additional crowd volume.

Gillette Stadium — Boston (Foxborough)

Best option: MBTA Commuter Rail from South Station (Downtown Boston) — about 55 minutes. This is the only public transit option and it sells out in advance for major events. Buy your return train ticket before kickoff.

Avoid: Route 1 near Foxborough on match days. Traffic builds for hours.

Pro tip: This is the most logistically challenging US venue — 40km from Boston. Factor in extra time at every step. Hotels in Foxborough or Wrentham are available and sometimes cheaper than Boston for match nights.

Levi's Stadium — San Francisco Bay Area

Best option: Caltrain from San Francisco 4th & King Station to Santa Clara/Great America Station, then a short walk or shuttle. About 65 minutes total from downtown SF.

From SJC (San Jose Airport): Closest airport, about 15 minutes by rideshare.

From SFO: Caltrain connections from the airport shuttle bus.

Avoid: Highway 101 near the stadium on match days. The Bay Area's traffic is in a class of its own.

Pro tip: Get a Clipper Card — it works on BART, Caltrain, VTA, and SF Muni. One card covers your entire Bay Area transit journey.

Hard Rock Stadium — Miami

Best option: Miami-Dade Metrorail to Miami Gardens station, then a stadium shuttle — about 30–40 minutes from Downtown Miami.

From Miami Airport (MIA): Metrorail from MIA airport station to downtown, then north to Miami Gardens.

Avoid: I-95 near the stadium, and SR 836 heading north on match days.

Pro tip: Miami is absolutely worth arriving early for — the atmosphere around Hard Rock Stadium on a summer evening in South Florida is electric.

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For complete guides to each city — including hotels, fan hubs, bars, and match-day logistics — use our individual city guides linked from the homepage.