Last updated: October 13, 2026 · By Ronen, Stay Near The Venue
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the Meadowlands, not in New York City. It holds about 82,500 people and hosts the Giants, the Jets and the biggest stadium tours.
Quick answer: stay in Carlstadt / East Rutherford to be closest, in Secaucus to be one stop from the event train, or in Midtown Manhattan near Penn Station if you want New York City as well.
Top hotel picks at a glance
| Hotel | Location & highlights | |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Carlstadt-At The Meadowlands | about 0.6 miles away, one of the closest hotels to the stadium. | Check price |
| Homewood Suites East Rutherford-Meadowlands | about 1.5 miles away, suites with kitchens for longer stays. | Check price |
| Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus/Meadowlands | about 2.5 miles away, in Secaucus. | Check price |
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Hotels closest to MetLife Stadium
- Hampton Inn Carlstadt-At The Meadowlands – about 0.6 miles away, one of the closest hotels to the stadium.
- Homewood Suites East Rutherford-Meadowlands – about 1.5 miles away, suites with kitchens for longer stays.
- Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus/Meadowlands – about 2.5 miles away, in Secaucus.
Best areas to stay
| Area | Getting to the stadium | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Carlstadt / East Rutherford | Short drive or ride | Being as close as possible |
| Secaucus | One stop on the event train | Rail access without NYC prices |
| Hoboken / Jersey City | Train or ride, plus views of Manhattan | Nightlife and Manhattan views |
| Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station) | NJ Transit to Secaucus, then event train | Combining the game with an NYC trip |
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How to get to MetLife Stadium
- NJ Transit train: from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Junction, then the event train to Meadowlands station. NJ Transit calls this the fastest and cheapest way to get there. Buy a round-trip ticket; you need one to board the train back.
- Bus: Coach USA runs a Meadowlands express bus from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on event days.
- Driving: the stadium is off the NJ Turnpike. Parking and rideshare rules change by event, so check the stadium’s site before you go.
Getting to MetLife Stadium by train and bus
NJ Transit says to take any line to Secaucus Junction and change to the direct shuttle train for the Meadowlands Rail Station, steps from the stadium. Event-day train tickets are sold in the NJ Transit app and are valid only for that event day. Coach USA’s bus 351 runs from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to the stadium, and NJ Transit notes that route 703 does not enter the complex from two hours before to one hour after major events.
The Jets’ transportation guide describes the ride from Secaucus as about 10 minutes and from Hoboken as about 25 minutes, with trains leaving New York Penn Station several times an hour on event days. Check NJ Transit’s Meadowlands page for schedules and fares.
Parking and tailgating
Team parking guides say lots open five hours before kick-off and close two hours after the game, and that pre-paid parking permits are required, so buy ahead. Tailgating is allowed in your own vehicle space only, with no open fires, and not in garages. Rules and prices vary by event, so confirm with the stadium before you drive.
Events at MetLife Stadium
MetLife hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19, 2026. The stadium is home to the New York Giants and the New York Jets, so fall Sundays and Monday nights are the busiest times for local hotels. Check the official NFL schedule and the stadium calendar for dates.
Before you travel: three things worth booking ahead
Airport to hotel. If you land at Newark, JFK or LaGuardia, a pre-booked private transfer (Welcome Pickups or Kiwitaxi) gives you a fixed price and a driver waiting at arrivals.
Bags between checkout and your day out. Radical Storage lets you leave luggage for a few hours when checkout and check-in do not line up.
If you have an extra day. Browse attraction tickets on Tiqets or sightseeing passes on Go City before you go.
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Tips
- There is no subway to MetLife. Lines for the train back can be long, so expect 60–90 minutes after the final whistle or encore.
- If you stay in Manhattan, pick a hotel near Penn Station to save a transfer.
- Hotels near the stadium have their own parking, which is often easier than event-day lots.
Deciding between a New Jersey and a Manhattan base
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, not in New York City, and that single fact shapes every hotel decision. Staying in the Meadowlands area keeps the stadium close and the journey simple, but the neighbourhood is largely built around the sports complex, highways and business hotels, so there is little to do on foot. Staying in Manhattan gives you the city, restaurants and sightseeing, but you are committing to a longer trip on event day and a longer trip home after a late finish.
A reasonable rule is to match your base to the purpose of the trip. If the event is the whole point and you will fly in and out quickly, the Meadowlands or nearby New Jersey towns are practical. If you are making a holiday of it, Manhattan or a spot with fast rail links into the city may suit you better. Check the transit options for your specific event on the official venue and transit pages, since service can differ from one event to another.
Booking early and using refundable rates
Large games and concerts at the stadium draw visitors from across the region and beyond, and hotels near the Meadowlands are limited in number. Reserve a refundable rate as soon as your plans are firm, then check the price again periodically. If it falls, rebook; if your event is rescheduled or your plans change, you can cancel without penalty.
Read the fine print on cancellation deadlines, parking charges and any resort or facility fees. A hotel that looks cheaper may charge extra for parking or a shuttle, which can erase the saving. If you plan to drive, ask whether parking is included and whether there is a hotel shuttle to the stadium, and get that confirmed in writing rather than assuming.
Event-day timing and getting home
On the day, the most useful thing you can do is build a generous buffer. Roads and public transport around the stadium become heavily used before kick-off or the opening act, and departures after the final whistle are slow because everyone leaves at once. Look up the official transport guidance for your event, including whether special rail or bus services are running and when the last departures leave, and plan your return before you go.
If you are staying away from the stadium, decide in advance how you will get back. Relying on a rideshare after a major event can mean long waits and high prices, so a pre-planned transit route or a patient wait in a quieter spot nearby can be a better option. Keep your phone charged, carry only the bag sizes the stadium allows, and agree a meeting point with your group in case you get separated.
Group, family and solo travel notes
Groups travelling together can often save money by sharing a larger room or suite, but confirm the bed layout and the number of guests allowed before you book. Families should think about the late finish and long journey home, and may prefer a hotel closer to the stadium even if it is less central, so that children are not travelling late at night.
Solo travellers should favour a hotel with a simple route from the stadium and a well-lit approach, and should let someone know their plans for the evening. Anyone who needs step-free access should ask the hotel and the stadium about accessible facilities and transport ahead of time, rather than relying on finding out on arrival.
MetLife Stadium: address, event trains and coach from Manhattan
MetLife Stadium is at One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, according to its public transportation page. Meadowlands Rail Service runs for events with attendance above 50,000, with a trip of about 10 minutes from Secaucus Junction. Trains start a few hours before an event and run for 1 to 2 hours after it ends, and rail passengers exit through the MetLife or Verizon gates.
Coach USA runs the 351 Meadowlands Express from Port Authority, dropping off at Lot K through the MetLife Gate. NJ Transit lists the Meadowlands Rail Station at 50 State Route 120 in East Rutherford on the Pascack Valley line; it is accessible but has no ticket agents or machines, so buy your ticket in advance. Schedules change by event, so check the official page.
How we checked this guide
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- Parking rates, shuttle fees and transport times are taken from the port’s, venue’s or operator’s own published pages and from each hotel’s own website — not from aggregator sites.
- Distances and journey times are the figures the venue or transit operator publishes, not our estimates. Where we give a distance, we say what it is measured to.
- Hotel amenities (breakfast, shuttle hours, pet and parking policies) come from each hotel’s own site. These change more often than anything else here, so confirm them when you book.
- Room rates are deliberately not listed anywhere on this site. They move daily, and a price written one month is wrong the next. Our links take you to live pricing instead.
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FAQ
Is MetLife Stadium in New York?
No. It is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, about 8 miles west of Midtown Manhattan.
Can you walk to MetLife Stadium from a hotel?
A few hotels in Carlstadt and East Rutherford are under a mile away, but highways make walking unpleasant. Most fans use a short ride or the train.
How do I get to MetLife Stadium without a car?
Take NJ Transit to Secaucus Junction and change to the event-day shuttle train to the Meadowlands Rail Station, or take bus 351 from the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Do I need to pre-pay for parking at MetLife Stadium?
Team parking guides say pre-paid permits are required, so buy before you arrive.
How long is the train from Secaucus to MetLife Stadium?
The Jets’ transportation guide describes it as about 10 minutes.
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