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. From Midtown Manhattan, expect $40-60 one-way with game-day surge. From Hoboken or Jersey City, $20-35.
Details
Post-game, walk to the designated rideshare area. It's organized but expect a 20-30 minute wait.
Walking
Directions
The Hilton Meadowlands hotel is about a 15-minute walk from the stadium. American Dream mall is a 10-minute walk.
Details
Otherwise, the Meadowlands area is not walkable, transit or driving required.
Travel
Overview
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, just 8 miles west of Midtown Manhattan across the Hudson River. Despite the 'New York' Jets name, the stadium is in New Jersey. NJ Transit runs a special game-day train from Penn Station directly to the stadium, making it one of the most transit-accessible stadiums in the NFL. Driving from Manhattan means the Lincoln Tunnel or George Washington Bridge, both 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 best option for fans staying in Manhattan, no traffic, no tolls, no parking.”
“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 the most direct route but also the most congested. Consider the GWB to Route 17 as an alternate.”
“E-ZPass saves money on tunnel and bridge tolls, cash prices are significantly higher.”
“Plan to arrive at Penn Station at least 90 minutes before kickoff. Game-day trains fill up fast.”
“Post-game trains run for 2 hours after the final whistle. Don't rush out, let the crowd thin.”