Rap superstars Kendrick Lamar & SZA are kicking off their first of two nights of the Grand National Tour tonight at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Heading out to MetLife Stadium to catch the show? We’ve put together some easy travel instructions for you to get there on time!
NJ Transit
Catching the train to MetLife Stadium is the easiest way to get there from New York City.
Step 1: Take MTA subway/bus/walk to Penn Station
Step 2: Board any NJ Transit train from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction
Step 3: Transfer to the Meadowlands Rail Line at Secaucus Junction and arrive at MetLife Stadium
Trains will operate between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium on the Meadowlands Rail Line from 4:53 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on both concert days, Thursday and Friday.
After the concert, the last train from MetLife Stadium to Secaucus will not depart Meadowlands Station any earlier than 1 am.
Rideshare
Rideshare pick-up and drop-off (Uber, Lyft, etc.) is located in Lot E. Expect surge pricing and longer-than-usual wait times after the event—delays can reach up to two hours. Be sure your phone is fully charged if you plan to use one of these services.
COACH USA buses
Bus service begins at 4 pm on Thursday and Friday from Port Authority Area X (41st Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).
Return buses will depart up to 60 minutes after the concert ends.
For tickets and more info, click here.
Driving / Parking
MetLife Stadium’s parking lots will be open if you wish to drive to the concert, with lots opening at 2 pm.
Parking costs $40 per car and $160 per bus/RV.
Parking directions are available here for you to plan your journey!
Non-rideshare pick-up / drop-off
Drop-off is on the stadium roadway between Lots D and E. Pick-up is in Lots D or K, available after 9 p.m. If you’re dropping off concertgoers, consider parking and staying with your vehicle—or visiting American Dream—to avoid heavy traffic during pickup.