Northeast Classic
Three iconic cities, easy train connections, maximum football
About This Itinerary
The Northeast Classic is the quintessential American World Cup experience. Start in the Big Apple where the Final will be held, train up to Boston for that New England charm, then down to Philly for the most passionate fan culture on the East Coast. All three cities are connected by Amtrak, making this the easiest multi-city trip to execute.
Cities You'll Visit
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Day 1: Arrival in NYC
🇺🇸 New York
Arrive at Newark (EWR) or JFK airport
Tip: EWR is actually closer to MetLife Stadium
Check in to hotel in Hoboken or Jersey City
Tip: Both have easy PATH train access to Manhattan
Explore Times Square and grab dinner
Watch evening matches at Legends Bar
Tip: Reserve ahead for World Cup matches
Day 2: Match Day at MetLife
🇺🇸 New York
Brunch in Hoboken on Washington Street
Tip: 50+ restaurants in 10 blocks
Pre-game at fan zone near stadium
World Cup match at MetLife Stadium
Celebrate in Hoboken bars
Tip: Wait 45 min for trains to clear
Day 3: NYC Exploration
🇺🇸 New York
Visit Statue of Liberty or Central Park
Pizza at Joe's in Greenwich Village
Explore Brooklyn - DUMBO and Williamsburg
Watch matches at Banter in Williamsburg
Day 4: Train to Boston
🇺🇸 Boston
Acela train from Penn Station to Boston (3.5h)
Tip: Book Acela for comfort, Regional for budget
Check in near Fenway Park area
Walk the Freedom Trail, dinner in North End
Tip: North End is Boston's Little Italy
Day 5: Match Day in Foxborough
🇺🇸 Boston
Explore Harvard and MIT campuses
Seafood at Legal Sea Foods or Neptune Oyster
Travel to Foxborough (45 min from Boston)
World Cup match at Gillette Stadium
Return to Boston, drinks in Seaport District
Day 6: Train to Philly
🇺🇸 Philadelphia
Acela train Boston to Philadelphia (5h)
Tip: Or fly in 1.5h if time is tight
Check in near Center City
Explore Old City, see Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
Cheesesteak at Pat's or Geno's
Tip: Locals prefer Jim's on South Street
Day 7: Philly Match Day & Departure
🇺🇸 Philadelphia
Breakfast at Reading Terminal Market
Pre-game in Xfinity Live! complex
World Cup match at Lincoln Financial Field
Post-match celebration, depart from PHL airport
Estimated Budget
*Excludes match tickets. Includes flights, hotels, food, and activities.
Ideal For
Highlights
- World Cup Final venue at MetLife Stadium
- Historic Gillette Stadium in Foxborough
- Passionate Philadelphia supporters
- Amtrak Acela connections between all cities
- Iconic food scenes in each city
Travel Tips
- •Book Amtrak Acela tickets 2-3 weeks ahead for best prices
- •NJ Transit trains to MetLife get extremely crowded - arrive early
- •Boston's T (subway) is walkable but old - expect delays
- •Philly has great SEPTA connections from airport to stadium area
- •Pack layers - AC is aggressive indoors, humid outdoors
Packing Essentials
- •Comfortable walking shoes - you'll average 15k steps/day
- •Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- •Portable phone charger
- •Team colors for match days
- •Light layers for aggressive AC