Summary
Scotland and England fans will face higher train ticket costs to travel to World Cup matches in Boston. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that round-trip tickets from central Boston to the stadium will cost $80, much higher than usual. This price increase has drawn criticism from fans and organizations.
Key Facts
- Train tickets for World Cup matches in Boston are over four times the usual price.
- Round-trip tickets from Boston to the stadium will cost $80.
- Typically, a single ticket costs $8.75, and a round trip using two singles costs $17.50.
- Scotland will play two group-stage matches at the Boston venue.
- England will play against Ghana at the same venue.
- Parking at the stadium costs a minimum of $175.
- Train tickets go on sale on Wednesday and are non-refundable.
- The MBTA has planned 14 express train services on matchdays but has no direct subway or bus services to the stadium.
