How to Get to MetLife Stadium from Secaucus

Driving is a direct option, while event-day trains connect Secaucus Junction with the station beside MetLife Stadium.

If you plan to drive, check the event’s parking information before leaving; the MetLife Stadium parking guide covers what to check before game day.

For large-scale events with rail service, NJ TRANSIT operates Meadowlands Rail Line shuttles between Secaucus Junction and Meadowlands Rail Station. The Meadowlands station is steps from the stadium, and the train trip from Secaucus Junction takes approximately 10 minutes.

Service is event-dependent: NJ TRANSIT says it is offered for large-scale events, while the stadium says it operates for events with anticipated attendance above 50,000.

Several NJ TRANSIT bus routes serve Secaucus Junction, where you can connect to the Meadowlands train shuttle for major events. Routes listed by NJ TRANSIT are 2, 78, 124, 129, 329, and 353. A bus connection from Secaucus Junction to the stadium may also be provided on select occasions; route 353 serves some smaller MetLife events.

Choose your transport based on the event’s confirmed service: train shuttles are available for some large events, and bus service varies by occasion.

Meadowlands Rail Line

When event rail service runs, the shuttle links Secaucus Junction and Meadowlands Rail Station. Train start times vary with the scheduled event start, and during pre-event peak periods trains run approximately every 10–20 minutes. You need a ticket to board the train from Meadowlands to Secaucus Junction.

Event-based rail tickets for MetLife Stadium can be purchased in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App. They are valid only on the selected event day and activate automatically. Check the event-specific rail timetable and customer advisory for the schedule, including the last train from Secaucus to the stadium.

Bus options

NJ TRANSIT may provide buses between Secaucus Junction and the stadium on select occasions. Route 353 also serves some smaller MetLife events from Secaucus Junction, so confirm whether it applies to your event.

Coach USA runs the 351 Meadowlands Express from Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York to major MetLife Stadium events. Its service begins 2½ hours before a game and continues until ½ hour after the game starts. This is a New York departure, rather than a direct Secaucus-to-stadium service.

Check the event’s transportation schedule, opening time, and specific entry rules before you set out.

MetLife Stadium directs guests to event pages or the event-specific “Know Before You Go” document for opening times and event policies. Its visit-planning pages also link to transportation details, guest policies, accessibility information, dining options, and an interactive concourse map.

Bag and item rules can affect what you bring. The stadium follows the NFL Clear Bag Policy: each person may bring one clear bag no larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches, plus one small clutch-type purse or handbag no larger than 4.5 × 6.5 inches.

Food is allowed in a clear plastic bag. Factory-sealed canned or plastic water or soft-drink bottles must be 20 ounces or less; reusable plastic or aluminum bottles of 20 ounces or less must be empty at entry. The stadium prohibits glass bottles, coolers, alcohol, umbrellas, strollers, drones, and weapons. Service animals are permitted; other animals are not.

Guests and their possessions are subject to screening before entry, and vehicles are subject to inspection before entering the Sports Complex. For current event details, check the official site before you go: consult MetLife Stadium’s event information and NJ TRANSIT’s event-specific rail schedule and customer advisory.

MetLife Stadium has concessions throughout the stadium, with options that include gluten-free, vegetarian, and kosher food.

Stands, portable stands, and menus may change, so use the event’s dining information and the stadium’s interactive concourse map to plan where to go once inside. For another nearby outing, this guide to Big Snow American Dream covers its tickets, hours, and transport.

If you take the train, check the return schedule before the event ends and allow for the event-day service pattern.

After events, NJ TRANSIT operates Meadowlands trains toward Secaucus Junction. Some final trains may provide limited direct service to Hoboken. Confirm the last-train details in the event’s rail schedule and customer advisory, rather than assuming every departure follows the same pattern.

If you are driving, review the event’s parking and departure information before you arrive. Stadium vehicle inspections apply before entering the Sports Complex, and parking arrangements can be event-specific.

How long is the train from Secaucus Junction to MetLife Stadium?

The Meadowlands Rail Line trip takes approximately 10 minutes. Event rail service is not available for every event.

Does NJ TRANSIT run trains to every MetLife Stadium event?

No. NJ TRANSIT offers Meadowlands train service for large-scale events, and the stadium says it operates for events with anticipated attendance above 50,000. Check the schedule for your event.

Can you bring food and drinks into MetLife Stadium?

Food is permitted in a clear plastic bag. Factory-sealed canned or plastic water or soft-drink bottles must be 20 ounces or less, and reusable plastic or aluminum bottles of that size must be empty at entry.

Where can you find the stadium’s event-day rules?

MetLife Stadium directs guests to the event page or its event-specific “Know Before You Go” document for opening times and event policies.