Millions of fans gearing up for this year’s FIFA World Cup have already been hit with sticker shock over ticket prices. Now many are realizing that getting to the stadiums — especially in US cities — will likely be costly, chaotic or time consuming. And perhaps all three.
For those with deep pockets in New York and Boston, one option is a helicopter to soar over the traffic gridlock, costing as much as $30,000 for a group of eight passengers. More down-market options include rental cars and Ubers, though those come with their own issues, including surge pricing and inflated ...