East Coast US multi-city itinerary for the 2026 World Cup

Five US host cities sit on the East Coast within reasonable travel distance: Boston, NY/NJ, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami. The itinerary below works for fans planning 7 to 14 days chasing multiple matches. ## The geographic logic Boston, NY/NJ and Philadelphia form a tight northeast triangle (each pair under 4 hours by Amtrak or car). Atlanta and Miami are further south, each a flight from the triangle but close to each other via flight or 10-hour drive. ## Suggested 10-day route Days 1-3: New York City as base. Walking the city, attending a MetLife match. Days 4-5: Philadelphia. 2-hour train ride, attend a match at Lincoln Financial. Days 6-7: Boston via train (4 hours). Attend a Gillette match. Days 8-9: Fly to Atlanta. Attend a Mercedes-Benz match. Day 10: Fly to Miami for the final stretch or fly home. ## Where to base Stay in city centers, not near stadiums. Stadium-adjacent hotels triple in price on match days. Downtown stays are cheaper, food/transit options are better, and stadium transit from city centre is well-organised. ## Transport between cities Amtrak Acela: Boston-NYC-Philly-DC corridor. Fast, comfortable, no airport security. Book early for tournament-period pricing. Domestic flights: NYC-Atlanta-Miami short hauls. Watch for ATL connection issues; the airport is among the busiest in the world during the tournament. Rental car: only if you plan side trips. The Northeast cities work better with transit than car. ## Practical money tips Multi-currency account (Wise USD wallet) avoids 2-4 percent FX bleed across vendors. Hotels in NYC and Miami get expensive fast; book 6+ months ahead for tournament dates. ## Match ticket strategy FIFA's official secondary marketplace is the safest source. Avoid scalper sites; counterfeit ticket cases at the 2022 World Cup were widespread. ## Time budget per match 4 hours stadium transit + match + return. Plan accordingly; one match day eats most of one day even with good planning.