Getting There
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From Manhattan: Lincoln Tunnel to NJ Route 3 West, follow signs to MetLife Stadium. From northern NJ: Route 17 South to Route 3 East. From southern NJ: NJ Turnpike North to Route 3 East (Exit 16W).
Details
Drive from Midtown Manhattan is 20-30 minutes without traffic, 45-75 minutes on game days. Expect tunnel/bridge tolls ($16 cash, $13.75 E-ZPass).
Public Transit
Directions
NJ Transit runs special game-day Meadowlands Rail service from Penn Station NYC (Midtown Manhattan). ~30 minutes, $5 one-way. Shuttle bus from Meadowlands station to stadium.
Details
Trains run 2 hours before and after games. NY Waterway ferry service also available from Manhattan.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft serve MetLife Stadium with a designated pickup/dropoff zone near Lot J. From Midtown Manhattan, expect $40-60 one-way with game-day surge pricing.
Details
From Hoboken or Jersey City, $20-35. Post-game wait times can reach 20-30 minutes.
Walking
Directions
The Hilton Meadowlands is about a 15-minute walk from the stadium. American Dream mall is 10 minutes on foot.
Details
The surrounding Meadowlands area is not walkable, transit or driving is required for most visitors.
Travel
Overview
MetLife Stadium sits in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, about 8 miles west of Midtown Manhattan. Despite the 'New York' in their name, the Giants have played in New Jersey since 1976 (Giants Stadium, now MetLife). NJ Transit runs a special game-day Meadowlands Rail Line from Penn Station directly to the stadium, making it one of the most transit-friendly stadiums in the NFL. Driving from Manhattan means the Lincoln Tunnel or George Washington Bridge, both heavily congested on game days.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“NJ Transit from Penn Station is the easiest option for anyone staying in Manhattan, no traffic, no tolls, no parking hassle.”
“The 160/161 bus from Port Authority is cheaper than the train and runs frequently on game days.”
“If driving from Manhattan, the Lincoln Tunnel is direct but heavily congested. The GWB to Route 17 is a viable alternate.”
“E-ZPass saves money on tunnel and bridge tolls, cash prices are significantly higher.”
“Arrive at Penn Station at least 90 minutes before kickoff. Game-day trains fill up quickly.”
“Post-game trains run for 2 hours after the final whistle. Don't rush, let the crowd thin before heading out.”