World Cup train fare to MetLife Stadium hits $98
Short overview
Fans traveling to England's World Cup game against Panama face a $98 train fare from Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, nearly eight times the usual $12.50 price.
The train journey between New York's Penn Station and MetLife Stadium is costing $98 (£73) for fans heading to England's World Cup game against Panama. The journey usually costs about $12.50 (£9.50).
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