From Mineola to Montauk, Long Island soccer fans are locked in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Eight matches — including Brazil, France, England, Germany, and the Final — all happening less than an hour from the Nassau-Suffolk border on a normal travel day.
But with zero parking at MetLife and a public transit route from Long Island that requires three separate systems and two transfers, groups across Nassau and Suffolk counties are doing what makes the most sense: chartering a bus.
The Transit Challenge from Long Island Is Real
Getting from Long Island to MetLife by transit means LIRR to Penn Station, then transferring to NJ Transit to Secaucus Junction, then the Meadowlands Rail Line to the stadium. For a solo traveler with time and patience, it is doable. For a group of 30 people — a youth soccer club, a community organization, a corporate outing, a church group — that is three separate transit systems, multiple timed connections, and a real risk of someone getting separated at every single transfer point.
Driving is not a better answer. There is no parking at MetLife for any World Cup match. The limited premium spots at the American Dream mall are $225 per vehicle and require a match ticket — and for the Final and the England match, they are already gone. The George Washington Bridge, the Cross Island Expressway, and the New Jersey Turnpike will all be carrying significantly elevated traffic on match days throughout the tournament.
Charter Bus Simplifies the Entire Day
A WE Transport charter bus picks up your group at one location — a school, a community center, a corporate office, a hotel parking lot — and drives directly to MetLife. One vehicle. One driver. Zero transfers. After the match, the bus is staged in a designated area. Everyone boards and rides home together.
For community organizations, youth soccer clubs, churches, and civic groups, this matters especially. You keep your group together the entire time — no one gets lost at Penn Station, no one misses a connection, no one is left standing alone at a rideshare pickup zone waiting for a car that may or may not show up. Learn more about our charter and group transportation services.
WE Transport Covers All of Long Island
WE Transport operates from ten depots spanning Long Island, New York City, Westchester, and Connecticut. We have been serving Nassau and Suffolk county communities since 1959 with school, charter, and specialized transportation. Our fleet of over 1,700 vehicles includes accessible options for passengers who need wheelchair accommodations or other support. Our trip planners work with any group size and any budget, and our professional drivers are committed to reliability, safety, and punctuality on every run. Read more about our team and history.
Whether your group is in Garden City, Huntington, Smithtown, Riverhead, or anywhere in between, we can build a pickup and routing plan that makes match day seamless from the moment your group boards to the moment everyone gets home.
For groups based in Westchester or the greater NYC metro, our Beacon Mobility sister company Royal Coach Lines provides charter services across the tri-state area — same Beacon Mobility safety standards and the same commitment to professional service.
The Matches That Will Draw Long Island Fans
Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13 — a 6:00 PM Saturday kickoff and a massive draw for the Brazilian community across Long Island and the metro area. France vs. Senegal on June 16 — the 2022 runners-up in their MetLife debut. Ecuador vs. Germany on June 25 — one of the most decorated national programs in World Cup history. Panama vs. England on June 27 — a Saturday fixture with one of the most star-studded squads in the tournament. And the Final on July 19 — the biggest match in world soccer, 45 minutes from your front door.
Every one of these matches is a reason to get your group together. Every one of them has the same transportation challenge: zero parking, a complex transit route from Long Island, and 82,500 fans all trying to solve the same problem at the same time.
Don’t Wait — Secure Your Charter Now
Charter bus availability across Long Island will tighten steadily as the tournament approaches. The Final, the England match, and the opening weekend are the highest-demand dates. Groups that book early get the best vehicle options, the best pricing, and the most flexibility on timing and pickup location. Groups that wait until June will be working with what remains.
Get a charter quote from WE Transport today. Tell us where on Long Island you need pickup, your group size, and your match day — we will take care of everything from there. Reach our team directly here.
