Heading to the World Cup this summer? Well, a ticket to the actual tournament might be super pricy, but actually getting there won’t be. MARTA has announced that they will not raise their fare for game days, shocking many fans (and differing from other U.S. host cities). Fare will remain $2.50 for a one-way Breeze ticket, just as it always is.
Wait… other cities are raising their fares?
Yes. New Jersey Transit infamously made the news recently after their announcement that the 15-minute train ride from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium and back will be a whopping $150 (roundtrip).
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority also announced that their travel cost from the suburbs to Gillette Stadium will quadruple from the regular rate, to $80.
That $2.50 is lookin’ pretty good, huh, Atlanta?
Public transit to Mercedes-Benz (which will be called Atlanta Stadium during the World Cup) is a great option
Not only is MARTA going to stay super affordable during the World Cup in the ATL, but it’s a great option for anyone looking to get to the stadium.
Let’s face it: public transportation is not Atlanta’s strength. In fact, we might even say that traffic and a lack of expansive public transportation is a huge weakness in Atlanta as a city.
BUT, when it comes to the World Cup… we’re actually leaps and bounds ahead of the other host cities. Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is walking distance from five train stations, including Five Points Station, MARTA’s transfer point for all lines.
Cheap and accessible… at least for the World Cup, Atlanta might just have some of the best public transport in the country!
So whether you’re headed downtown for game-day watch parties and festivals or you have a ticket to the actual match, MARTA is the way to go! Cheap, easy, and you won’t have to worry about parking downtown.