Getting Around the USA
The US is massive. Distances are longer than you think. Here's how to master the logistics of a coast-to-coast tournament.
The Golden Rule: Don't Underestimate Distance
Unlike Europe or Qatar, you cannot take a train from New York to Los Angeles for a match the next day. It is a 6-hour flight or a 40-hour drive.
New York ✈️ Los Angeles
City-to-City Connections
The only viable option for cross-country travel. Book early (3-4 months out).
- Delta / United / AA (Full Service)
- Southwest (Free Bags)
- Spirit / Frontier (Budget)
AMTRAK is excellent between Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, and DC. Faster than driving/flying downtown-to-downtown.
Ideal for regional travel (e.g., Dallas to Houston, LA to SF).
- • I-95: East Coast (Heavy Traffic)
- • I-5: West Coast (Scenic)
- • I-10: South (Hot & Flat)
Host City Transit
New York / New Jersey
Subway (MTA): Use OMNY (tap-to-pay) for all subways. $2.90 flat rate.
Stadium Access: MetLife is in New Jersey. Take NJ Transit train from Penn Station (NY) → Secaucus → Stadium. Allow 90 mins.
Los Angeles
Metro Rail: Improved, but LA is still a car city. Use the K Line for SoFi Stadium (with shuttle connection).
Rideshare: Uber/Lyft are essential but expensive. Schedule rides in advance for gameday.
Dallas (Arlington)
No Public Transit: AT&T Stadium has virtually zero public transit connection.
Advice: Rent a car or book official shuttle passes from downtown hotels. Walking is not an option.
Atlanta
MARTA: Excellent. Train station is literally inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Advice: Stay near a MARTA station (Peachtree Center, Midtown) and avoid driving.